📉 When “Progress Monitoring” Doesn’t Actually Show Progress
May 21, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) As a mom of two neurodiverse children and an education attorney, one of the biggest
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Outside Evaluations: One Question Parents Should Ask
May 7, 2026
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When a school reviews an outside evaluation, there is one important question parents should ask: “Are you accepting this evaluation
EP 135 | Cindy Palmer’s Top 10 Tips for Neurodivergent Families Transitioning to College
March 18, 2026
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The jump from high school to college is one of the most overlooked transitions for neurodivergent students—and one of the
Guest Appearance: “Navigating Special Education Law with Frances Shefter, Esq.” on Special Ed Rising; No Parent Left Behind
March 13, 2026
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This episode features Frances Shefter, a seasoned special education attorney, discussing the intricacies of special ed law, advocacy, and how
Why Re-Evaluations Matter More Than You Think
March 12, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Every three years, schools are required to hold what’s called a triennial re-evaluation planning meeting for students who receive special education
What to Do If Your Child’s School Denies a Special Education Evaluation
March 5, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Many parents come to me after they’ve raised concerns about their child at school and asked for a special
EP 133 | What Schools Should Be Measuring: IEP Data, Tutoring, and Support with Joanna Kidder
March 4, 2026
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In this episode of Stress-Free IEP, host Frances Shefter digs into one of the most important (and most misunderstood) parts
📘 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
EP 103 | Getting the Right Evaluation: Dr. Jessica Hasson Explains What Parents Must Know
August 6, 2025
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Featuring Dr. Jessica Hasson, Clinical Psychologist In this episode of Stress-Free IEP, host Frances Shefter welcomes Dr. Jessica Hasson, a
Gifted and Struggling: How DC and Maryland Schools Handle Twice-Exceptional (2E) Students
July 31, 2025
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By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. If you’re the parent of a Twice-Exceptional (2E) child (i.e. one who’s both gifted and
