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Don't IEP Alone.

Lisa Lightner

I attend IEP meetings for a living and you just can't compete with that level of crazy.

Warning: I've been told I have a Philly accent. I don't hear it. Also, I curse. It's something I'm working on as far as personal development. So please don't be put off. I'm trying.

Inspired by her own son with disabilities, Lisa Lightner is an award-winning blogger and advocate. She has previously worked for her county's Arc and has served on the Boards of Directors for several disability organizations. 

Currently, she is her county's chairperson for the Right to Education Task Force, a federally decreed group set up in 1971 to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania had the opportunity to an education. 

When not attending IEP meetings with families or lobbying in Harrisburg and DC for disability rights, she can be found on the web at her IEP advice blog, A Day in our Shoes. She is known for her practical, realistic and implementable advice for parents.

Episodes
Parents are the IEP PoliceNovember 30, 2023
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Social SkillsNovember 28, 2023
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No Meet AddendumNovember 21, 2023
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Let's Talk About Behavior (Part 2)November 16, 2023
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Let's Talk About Behavior (Part 1)November 15, 2023
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Understanding IEEs: Part 4-What You Need to Know About Requesting an Independent Education EvaluationNovember 08, 2023
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Bonus Episode: IEP Goal Banks and Parent-Teacher Conferences with an IEPNovember 01, 2023
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The Wait Time: What to Expect During IEP Evaluations - Part 3November 01, 2023
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Navigating the IEP Evaluation Process: Part 2 - Permission to Evaluate Form ExplainedOctober 25, 2023
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Understanding the IEP Evaluation Process: Part 1October 18, 2023
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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): A Closer Look with Dr. Jessica MyszakOctober 11, 2023
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Finding Practical Solutions for Disabled Professionals: A Discussion with Ariadne WolfOctober 11, 2023
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Uncovering the Hidden Link: How Speech and Language Disorders Connect to Juvenile Confinement with Dr. Shameka Stewart, Juvenile Forensic SLPOctober 04, 2023
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Nurturing Executive Functioning Skills: A Deep Dive with Tera Sumpter, SLPSeptember 28, 2023
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Conversations with Child Psychologist Elliott Jaffa: Navigating Teen Behavior and Building People SkillsSeptember 27, 2023
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Breaking Down Barriers: Janice Lloyd Discusses Remediation and Support for Dyslexic StudentsSeptember 20, 2023
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The Impact of Socialization in the Digital Age: FaceTime vs. In-Person Interaction, Dr. Stephanie FieldsSeptember 13, 2023
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We're back with Back to School Tips for 2023September 06, 2023
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IEPs in the Post Covid EraMarch 08, 2022
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Living with ADHD with Dr. Sarah Cheyette, Pediatric NeurologistJune 04, 2020
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Talking with Kids about RaceJune 03, 2020
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OT Skills and Distance LearningJune 02, 2020
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Attorney-Advocate chat about Distance Learning and IEPsJune 01, 2020
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Q&A about Distance Learning with an IEPMay 29, 2020
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Understanding PWNApril 23, 2020
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