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The IEP Game Plan

The IEP Game Plan

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The IEP Game Plan Podcast helps busy Moms navigate special education with clarity, confidence and strategy-both inside and outside the IEP meeting.


Hosted by Octavia Walker, IEP Strategist and Mom of a child with autism, this podcast is designed for parents raising children with autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, and other special education needs who want to better understand the IEP process and confidently advocate for their child.


IEP meetings can feel overwhelming. Between special education terminology, legal requirements under IDEA, and the pressure to make decisions in the moment, many parents leave meetings confused about what just happened or unsure of what to do next.


Inside each episode, Octavia breaks down the special education process in a clear, practical way so parents can approach IEP meetings with confidence and strategy.


You’ll learn how to:
• prepare for IEP meetings and review IEP documents
• understand IEP goals, services, and progress data
• ask the right questions during meetings
• recognize when something in the IEP process isn’t working
• confidently advocate for your child’s educational needs


But this podcast is also about what happens outside the IEP meeting.


Because raising a child with special needs affects every part of life — your time, your energy, your relationships, and sometimes even your identity as a parent.


The IEP Game Plan Podcast helps Moms not only navigate the special education system, but also find clarity, confidence, and balance in the process.


Because your child deserves a strong advocate — and that advocate is you.


If you’ve ever left an IEP meeting feeling overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure of your next step, this podcast will help you create a clear game plan moving forward.

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  • When an IEP Meeting Doesn't Go Well: What to Do Next
    Mar 25 2026

    If you’ve ever walked out of an IEP meeting thinking, “What just happened?” — this episode is for you.

    In this episode, we’re talking about what to do after an IEP meeting doesn’t go well — and why what happens after the meeting matters just as much as what happens inside it.

    You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what to review, what to look for, and how to follow up so you can move forward with confidence.

    🎯 Ready for your next step?

    If you want a simple, step-by-step plan for what to do after an IEP meeting, I created a short training that walks you through exactly what to review, what to look for, and how to follow up.

    👉 Get the training here:
    https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/products/when-an-iep-meeting-doesnt-go

    🎁 Free Resource for Moms

    If you’re just getting started and want to feel more prepared going into your next IEP meeting, download my free guide:

    5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Their Child’s IEP

    👉https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/iep-guide

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    4 m
  • Why the Special Education System Feels So Hard — And How to Navigate It Anyway
    Mar 18 2026

    If you’ve ever walked into an IEP meeting feeling like everyone else knew something you didn’t — this episode is for you.

    The truth is, the special education system isn’t built to feel simple or intuitive for parents. It’s built around timelines, documentation, and compliance — not clarity.

    And when you’re trying to keep up in a meeting while processing what’s being said about your child, it can feel overwhelming fast.

    But here’s the shift:

    You don’t need to master the entire system.
    You just need to understand how to navigate it.

    In this episode, we’re breaking down why the process feels so hard — and how you can start approaching IEP meetings with more confidence, clarity, and strategy.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Why the special education (IEP) process can feel overwhelming
    • What most parents don’t realize about how the system works
    • How to shift from feeling behind to feeling more prepared
    • Simple ways to start navigating IEP meetings more strategically

    🎁 Free Resource for Parents

    If you have an upcoming IEP meeting and want to feel more prepared, I created a free guide to help you walk in with more clarity and confidence:

    5 Things to Check Before Your Next IEP Meeting (So You Don’t Leave Confused Again)

    👉https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/iep-guide

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    6 m
  • The Moment I Realized Getting By Wasn't Enough
    Mar 18 2026

    There comes a moment when you realize that “getting by” is no longer enough for your child.

    In this episode, I’m sharing a personal reflection on what led me to see the IEP process differently and why I knew I had to approach things with more intention, clarity, and confidence. If you’ve ever felt like you were just going through the motions in your child’s education, this episode will resonate with you.

    This podcast was created for moms who want to feel more in control during the IEP process and more confident advocating for their child.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • The moment everything shifted for me as a parent
    • Why “getting by” can leave important needs unaddressed
    • The importance of being proactive in your child’s IEP process
    • How this podcast will support you moving forward

    🎁 Free Resource

    If you want to feel more prepared before your next IEP meeting, download my free guide:

    5 Things to Check Before Your Next IEP Meeting (So You Don't Leave Confused Again)

    👉 https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/iep-guide



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    4 m
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