How Much Special Education Does Your Child Actually Need?
August 6, 2026
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By Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) Parent’s Guide to Reading an IEP Series: Part 1: Present Levels Part 2: Annual Goals Part
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EP 154 | Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski on Giftedness, 2e, and IEPs
August 5, 2026
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A child can earn strong grades, speak confidently, and appear capable while still struggling with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, executive functioning,
Do Your Child’s Supplementary Aids and Services Actually Match Their Needs?
July 30, 2026
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By Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) Parent’s Guide to Reading an IEP Series: Part 1: Present Levels Part 2: Annual Goals Part
EP 153 | Lisa Richer on Clarity, Confidence, and IEP Advocacy
July 28, 2026
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Parents often know something is wrong before anyone else names it. Maybe your child is melting down after school. Maybe
Do Your Child’s Accommodations Actually Match Their Needs?
July 23, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) Parent’s Guide to Reading an IEP Series: Part 1: Present Levels Part 2: Annual Goals Part
EP 152 | David Pisarra on Dads, Family Court, and IEP Rights
July 21, 2026
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Advocating for a child with an IEP can be emotional under the best circumstances. When parents are separated, divorced, or
Do Your Child’s IEP Goals Actually Match Their Needs? How to Tell Whether Your Child’s Annual Goals Were Written from the Present Levels
July 16, 2026
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By Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) Parent’s Guide to Reading an IEP Series: Part 1: Present Levels Part 2: Annual GoalsPart
EP 151 | Alexis Mays-Fields On Arts Integration in Special Education
July 15, 2026
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A child’s IEP may describe accommodations, services, goals, and disability-related needs, but it cannot fully capture who that child
How to Read a Draft IEP Before Your Annual Review: Why the Present Levels Matter More Than You Think
July 9, 2026
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By Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) Parent’s Guide to Reading an IEP Series: Part 1: Present LevelsPart 2: Annual Goals Part
EP 150 | Lisa Zeiderman on Custody Conflict, IEPs, and Child Delays
July 8, 2026
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When you are raising a neurodivergent child or a child with special education needs, family decisions can become complicated quickly.
