Evaluations & Eligibility (Child Find, IEE)

EP 158 | Justin H. Dove On Independent Evaluations and Parent Advocacy

September 2, 2026 No Comments

For parents, an IEP meeting can feel like walking into a room where everyone else already knows the language, the

📉 When “Progress Monitoring” Doesn’t Actually Show Progress

May 21, 2026 No Comments

By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) As a mom of two neurodiverse children and an education attorney, one of the biggest

Outside Evaluations: One Question Parents Should Ask

May 7, 2026 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

Featuring Dr. Jessica Hasson, Clinical Psychologist In this episode of Stress-Free IEP, host Frances Shefter welcomes Dr. Jessica Hasson, a