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Don't IEP Alone.

Don't IEP Alone.

De: Lisa Lightner
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I attend IEP meetings for a living and you just can't compete with that level of crazy.This is the only podcast dedicated to helping parents navigate the IEP process.Warning: I've been told I have a Philly accent. I don't hear it. Also, I curse. It's something I'm working on as far as personal development. So please don't be put off. I'm trying.Inspired by her own son with disabilities, Lisa Lightner is an award-winning blogger and advocate. She has previously worked for her county's Arc and has served on the Boards of Directors for several disability organizations. Currently, she is her county's chairperson for the Right to Education Task Force, a federally decreed group set up in 1971 to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania had the opportunity to an education. When not attending IEP meetings with families or lobbying in Harrisburg and DC for disability rights, she can be found on the web at her IEP advice blog, A Day in our Shoes. She is known for her practical, realistic and implementable advice for parents.© 2023 Don't IEP Alone.
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  • Is This Podcast Working? Reflections on Content, Format, and Listener Feedback

    Is This Podcast Working? Reflections on Content, Format, and Listener Feedback
    Sep 10 2025

    Welcome back to "Don't IEP Alone" with Lisa Lightner! In this candid episode, Lisa gets real about the behind-the-scenes struggles of podcasting, from wrestling with ADHD and perfectionism, to navigating technical hiccups and the pressure of social media.

    She shares her recent attempts to revamp the show, including her "5 Minutes to FAPE" experiment (and why it ended up in the digital trash bin), and reflects on the art of finding engaging content without falling into the trap of endless, one-sided rambling. Lisa also drops timely advice for the new school year, including tips on getting organized and making the IEP process more manageable for parents.

    It’s an honest, relatable look at both the challenges of advocacy and the reality of being a one-woman podcast team, plus a friendly invitation to share your suggestions for future episodes!

    Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate

    Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time!

    Support the show


    📣Preorder my book 📣

    • Amazon
    • Books-A-Million
    • Bookshop.org
    • Barnes & Noble!

    More IEP help for you--at home or at school--

    📊     Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff)

    📒 Free IEP Binder for Parents

    ☑️ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents

    🧰 IEP Toolkit for Parents

    👩‍💻 Online Advocacy Training

    🙋 Ask an Advocate your IEP Question

    🧰 How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losing your mind!
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    17 m
  • Most important part of an IEP.

    Most important part of an IEP.
    Sep 4 2025

    If your Present Levels are wrong, everything else in the IEP will fall like dominoes.

    Article mentioned in video: https://adayinourshoes.com/present-levels-iep/

    IEP Toolkit for Parents: https://dontiepalone.com/my-parent-iep-toolkit/

    Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate

    Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time!

    Support the show


    📣Preorder my book 📣

    • Amazon
    • Books-A-Million
    • Bookshop.org
    • Barnes & Noble!

    More IEP help for you--at home or at school--

    📊     Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff)

    📒 Free IEP Binder for Parents

    ☑️ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents

    🧰 IEP Toolkit for Parents

    👩‍💻 Online Advocacy Training

    🙋 Ask an Advocate your IEP Question

    🧰 How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losing your mind!
    Más Menos
    7 m
  • Have you been asked to come pick up your child at school?

    Have you been asked to come pick up your child at school?
    Sep 3 2025

    The Secret Suspension Problem: a MUST WATCH if the school is constantly calling you to come get your kid at school.

    Resources mentioned in video:
    Behavior Info for Families: https://adayinourshoes.com/tag/behavior/

    Behavior mini course: https://www.dontiepalone.academy/courses/all-things-behavior-and-your-iep/preview

    Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate

    Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time!

    Support the show


    📣Preorder my book 📣

    • Amazon
    • Books-A-Million
    • Bookshop.org
    • Barnes & Noble!

    More IEP help for you--at home or at school--

    📊     Free IEP Data Collection Sheets (for school staff)

    📒 Free IEP Binder for Parents

    ☑️ IEP Goal Tracking Sheets for Parents

    🧰 IEP Toolkit for Parents

    👩‍💻 Online Advocacy Training

    🙋 Ask an Advocate your IEP Question

    🧰 How to Collect IEP Data in the Classroom without losing your mind!
    Más Menos
    8 m
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