What Special Education Placements Are Available for Your Child?
September 17, 2026
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Part 1 of the Parent’s Guide to the Special Education Continuum By Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) Placement is an
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EP 159 | Kayla Ireland on Cerebral Palsy, Inclusion, and Being Heard
September 9, 2026
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What True Inclusion Looks Like for Students With Disabilities For parents of children with disabilities, one of the biggest questions
EP 155 | Robin Rinearson on Building Workplaces for Differently Abled Adults
August 12, 2026
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For parents of neurodivergent children, graduation can bring a complicated mix of pride and uncertainty. Years of school meetings,
Don’t Let the School Rush Your IEP Meeting
May 28, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) As the school year winds down, many schools are trying to squeeze in final IEP
EP 140 | Dr. Maggie Kang: From Overwhelm to Confident IEP Advocacy
April 22, 2026
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When a child receives a diagnosis—whether medical or educational—it can feel like the ground shifts beneath your feet. The future
EP 132 | Frances Shefter Breaks Down LRE, Non-Public Schools, and Your IEP Rights
February 25, 2026
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In this solo episode of Stress-Free IEP, Frances Shefter steps in after a last-minute scheduling conflict with a planned guest
Before a Child Is Removed from General Education: What Supports Schools Must Consider First
February 12, 2026
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(A follow-up to last week’s post on Least Restrictive Environment) By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Last week, I wrote about Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) — and
Least Restrictive Environment Isn’t a Placement. It’s the Law
February 5, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Parents hear the phrase *Least Restrictive Environment* (LRE) all the time in special education meetings. It sounds
Bullying, Neurodivergent Students, and FAPE: When Schools Fail to Keep Children Safe
January 22, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Wow. What a week. If you are a parent of a neurodivergent child, you already
🧠 Mental Health in Schools: Why Regulation Is More Important Than Academics in the School Day
January 15, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. (and mom) As a mom of two neurodivergent children, I’ve learned to prioritize one thing above all else: mental health