Stress-Free IEP® — Year in Review Episode
December 24, 2025
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Stress-Free IEP®: Building the Village — A Year in Review No Family Should Have to Do This Alone Welcome to Stress-Free
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Guest Appearance: “Trust Your Gut, Learn the Rules, and Keep It Kind” – Frances Shefter on Navigating IEPs
November 7, 2025
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Complicated Kids Podcast with host Gabrielle Nicole — Guest: Frances Shefter, education attorney, former teacher, and mom of two neurodivergent
You Don’t Have to Fund It Alone: Where to Find Grants for Your Child’s Needs
October 30, 2025
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Parenting is hard, and expensive. Your plate is already full running from appointment to appointment,
Transition Planning in Maryland IEPs: What Parents Need to Know (And What Schools Get Wrong)
October 23, 2025
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. If your child has an IEP in Maryland and is approaching age 14, you may have
When Empowerment Means Less: The Hidden Impact of Education Grant Cuts
October 16, 2025
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. On March 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering
How Ongoing Lawsuits Over K–12 Education Could Affect Your Family
October 9, 2025
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Across the country, lawsuits are challenging the Trump administration’s K–12 education policies. These legal battles
Guest Appearance on Classroom Narratives: From Teacher to Attorney, Frances Shefter on Advocacy, Equity, and the Stress-Free IEP
October 2, 2025
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Listen to the podcast episode here: Spotify Apple Podcast Amazon Music Frances Shefter on Classroom Narratives: Healing in Education Recently,
📘 Part 4: Disproportionality and Equity Concerns in Special Education
October 2, 2025
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. One of the most pressing issues in special education today is disproportionality—the unequal treatment of
Top 10 Legal Tips for a Successful IEP Meeting
October 1, 2025
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Know Your Legal Right to Meaningful Participation Under IDEA, parents are equal members of the IEP
📘 Part 3: Delays and Bureaucracy in Special Education Disputes
September 25, 2025
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. When parents disagree with a school about their child’s special education services, there are legal processes