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Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham

Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education Boss®
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Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
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Special Education Advocacy
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Dyslexia
Special Education Law
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Educational Rights
Specially Designed Instruction
Individualized Education Programs

The Special Education Boss® Podcast is where advocacy meets action. Join Karen Mayer Cunningham each week as she empowers parents and professionals to understand their rights, navigate the system, and show up strong at the IEP table.

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Nobody prepared you for what it actually feels like to sit across from a teacher in an IEP meeting. And nobody prepared that teacher for what it feels like when you walk in.

Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education Boss, sits down with Chana Dixon ... more

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Can a teacher call you on the phone and ask if you want to drop your IEP and go to a 504? Can the school relocate self-contained students because they are too loud during state testing? Can your principal tell you the campus does not have resource?

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In this live Q&A episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham answers real questions from parents, educators, and advocates about some of the biggest special education issues showing up right now.

From dyslexia tools and ADHD support to paraprofessional roles, r... more

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Can a paraprofessional replace a special education teacher in the classroom? What tools actually help kids with dyslexia? And what is ESY — really?

In this LIVE Q&A, Karen Mayer Cunningham answers real questions from parents, advocates, and educator... more

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Stephanie Romerino
Staff member assisting with TikTok Shop logistics
Special Education Boss
Episode: Can They Drop the IEP by Phone? Remove Kids on Test Day? Skip Resource? No, No, and No.
Sean Foley
Business leader and public speaker with ADHD and dyslexia,
Independent entrepreneur and executive coach
Episode: From Struggle to Strength: ADHD, Dyslexia & Real-World Success
Paige Fitzgerald
Co-founder of Inclusive Educational Practices, advocate
Inclusive Educational Practices
Episode: From Classroom to Advocate: What Schools Do When You Bring an Advocate to the IEP Table
Kate McAlby
Co-founder of Inclusive Educational Practices, advocate
Inclusive Educational Practices
Episode: From Classroom to Advocate: What Schools Do When You Bring an Advocate to the IEP Table
John Vergara
Assistant principal overseeing special education and advocate for students with difficult behavior
Episode: Behavior Is Communication: Safety, Structure & Relationship with John Vergara
Dr. Tiff Watson
A body image and wellness coach who focuses on nutrition and mental wellness, targeting young girls and their families.
Work with Dr. Tiff
Episode: Raising Confident Girls with Dr. Tiff Watson: Your Unique FIZEEK!
Mary Ann Hughes
Certified Special Needs Divorce Coach and founder of Special Family Transitions
Special Family Transitions
Episode: Divorce, Disability & IEPs: What Every Parent Needs to Know with Mary Ann Hughes
Rachel Mottern
Special Education Advocate
Modern Advocacy
Episode: From Special Ed Teacher to Advocate: Rachel Mottern’s Story of Bold, Brave Transition
Dr. Mitchell L. Yell
Professor at the University of South Carolina and expert in special education law
University of South Carolina
Episode: Writing Measurable, Meaningful IEP Goals

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Karen Mayer Cunningham
Host of Special Education Boss and EPIC IEP Academy content focused on advocacy, rights, and IEP processes

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Paras, Pain Plans & the Truth Nobody Told You | Ask the Advocate
Q: Can a principal order a teacher to work with students not on her caseload?
Caseload decisions are tied to assignment, and a teacher should be assigned to students appropriately; districts cannot simply pull in students without proper caseload alignment or agreement. A teacher can request changes or clarification through proper channels.
From Struggle to Strength: ADHD, Dyslexia & Real-World Success
Q: So when you were in college, did you also have accommodations there?
Yes. I kept it a secret for many years, but I did have accommodations like extra time in a private room, which helped me manage tests and continue toward my MBA.
Ask the Advocate: IEP Questions Parents Are Asking Right Now
Q: How do you prepare for an IEP meeting to ensure you have the necessary data and drafts?
Request the last 36 instructional weeks of progress reports and a full draft of the IEP beforehand, so you can review present levels and ensure goals have baselines and data to support them.
RTI Is NOT a Gatekeeper + Why Schools Can’t Delay Evaluations (Live Q&A Fire)
Q: Can a reading specialist dismiss a student because of no growth while on a 504 plan?
Reading growth is not required under a 504 plan.
RTI Is NOT a Gatekeeper + Why Schools Can’t Delay Evaluations (Live Q&A Fire)
Q: How quickly can the LRE be changed?
The LRE can be changed as quickly as we have an IEP meeting.

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A practical, advocate-driven show that helps parents and education professionals navigate special education rights and the IEP process. Episodes mix guidance on evaluations, RTI, compensatory services, and procedural safeguards with real-world tips, data-collection strategies, and battle-tested negotiation tactics for meetings. The format frequently includes live Q&A, guest contributors from advocacy groups, and personal anecdotes that illuminate how to collaborate with schools, prepare for IEP discussions, and push for appropriate services. Unique strengths include a strong emphasis on data-driven advocacy, accessibility resources like upcoming books and training programs, and a candid, no-nonsense approach to navigating complex education ... more

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2. Sean Foley
3. Paige Fitzgerald
4. Kate McAlby
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6. Dr. Tiff Watson
7. Mary Ann Hughes
8. Rachel Mottern

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