IEP Chaos, Charter School Myths & Advocate Q&A

In this episode of Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham is back with answers, attitude, and all the legal clarity you need to navigate the wild world of special education.

She tackles it all:
✅ The legality of removing non-verbal students without parent notification
✅ Why dual-certified teachers can’t wear two hats at an IEP meeting
✅ Whether charter schools are really doing right by students with disabilities (spoiler: they're not)
✅ What data actually drives Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) decisions
✅ How to use IDEA law to stand your ground — and when to file that state complaint
✅ The problem with “collaboration” minutes and mystery staff in the classroom
✅ What to say when someone throws “House Bill 4545” at you like it’s a solution
…and more.

This episode is equal parts fire and facts. If you’re in the trenches — whether you’re a parent, teacher, advocate, or school-based member — you don’t want to miss this one.

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