Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 89 https://youtube.com/live/bCYaFb5QImY Planning for the future is something every parent thinks about, yet so many of us put it off. Whether it's financial planning, setting up trusts,
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Will special education services and protections be kicked out of the U.S. Department of Education? If Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education, has her way,
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 88 https://youtube.com/live/RTqWv3HqG8Q The Power of Peer Support In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, host Frances Shefter welcomes Amanda Levin, founder of NeuroSpice Girls, a peer support and
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Mental health is just as important as an appropriate education for special education students. Many of these students have at least one learning disability, and, as such, they
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. One of the most dramatic proposals in recent history is President Trump’s renewed push to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. On February 12, 2025, he announced his
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 87 https://youtube.com/live/qQjrhOaz-PI In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Andrea Jones, Founder & Chief Operating Officer of The Caregiver's D.R.E.A.M. (Disability, Rights, Education, Advocacy,
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. For families of students with disabilities, school isn’t just about grades or report cards—it’s about access, support, and the chance to thrive--whether alongside their general education peers, in
Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 86 https://www.youtube.com/live/NZW_zTDEe1M?si=y0xL4hgd8PtxfGsH In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with Lisa Quinn, founder & director of Reach Every Voice, and co-founder of Communication for Education.
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Fair treatment of students with disabilities in schools remains a critical issue for parents, educators, and advocates alike. Federal laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), among others, offer some key protections to make sure children with disabilities receive necessary support without discrimination or unfair discipline. Understanding these
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. One of the most important decisions a parent can make for their child with special needs is choosing the proper learning environment. Should your child be placed in
