Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 3

In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner presents part 3 of his series, IEP 101: 10 Essential Rules for Meaningful Progress. Did you miss Parts 1 and 2? See them here:

* Part 1 — https://youtu.be/jhXx94b6Lfs

* Part 2 — https://youtu.be/3BYu0vhxcrw

Tune in for these key takeaways:

• * The importance of having clear goals of what you want for your child's education

• * The importance of parents involving experts, such as therapists and privately funded specialists, in IEP meetings to provide valuable insights and recommendations

• * Use of Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) as a means for parents to obtain and use outside expert assessments to challenge school evaluations

• * The importance of accurate records and detailed, data-driven discussions with a suggestion of using Parent Addendums to outline consent and objections to parts of the IEP

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  About Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families

   Welcome to the Special Education Essentials for Parents and Families podcast. Your host is attorney David Tollner. Special Education Essentials was created to impart knowledge and understanding for families with children who have learning disabilities, such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Anxiety/Depression, Vision and Hearing Impairment, etc. Guests of the podcast will be professionals in the special education and disability services industry who support children with special needs.

  Disclaimer: The law is complex and this podcast does not cover all situations, legal responsibilities, or variations in different circumstances. This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and nothing contained in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or Tollner Law Offices. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace legal advice.

  Watch more episodes of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families:

  * https://specialeducationcounsel.com

  * https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlPs4LOlySNZkoCB2G6bJA

  Connect and learn more from your host, David Tollner:

  * Website: https://specialeducationcounsel.com

  * Email: dtollner@tollnerlawoffices.com

  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-tollner-162b657b

Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 2

In this episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, David Tollner presents part 2 of his series, IEP 101: 10 Essential Rules for Meaningful Progress. This episode focuses on how to improve your child's IEP. Did you miss Part 1? See it here: https://youtu.be/jhXx94b6Lfs

Tune in to hear about:

* Detailed strategies on how parents can better engage in the IEP process, such as knowing what they want to achieve, asking extensive questions, and reviewing reports

• * Understanding the importance of accurate baselines for goals in IEPs and the necessity of multiple goals if a child presents multiple deficit areas

• * The legal rights of parents in IEP meetings, urging them to be thorough in their participation and highlighting the consequences of not being adequately prepared

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About Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families

 Welcome to the Special Education Essentials for Parents and Families podcast. Your host is attorney David Tollner. Special Education Essentials was created to impart knowledge and understanding for families with children who have learning disabilities, such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Anxiety/Depression, Vision and Hearing Impairment, etc. Guests of the podcast will be professionals in the special education and disability services industry who support children with special needs.

Disclaimer: The law is complex and this podcast does not cover all situations, legal responsibilities, or variations in different circumstances. This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and nothing contained in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or Tollner Law Offices. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace legal advice.

Watch more episodes of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families:

* https://specialeducationcounsel.com

* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlPs4LOlySNZkoCB2G6bJA

Stay tuned for podcast links

Connect and learn more from your host, David Tollner:

* Website: https://specialeducationcounsel.com

* Email: dtollner@tollnerlawoffices.com

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-tollner-162b657b

Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families with David Tollner, Episode 1

In this inaugural episode of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families, your host, attorney David Tollner, introduces this new podcast and shares part one of his “IEP 101” series. The podcast aims to provide valuable information to parents navigating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process for children with special needs. The first three episodes will impart 10 key rules to abide by when preparing for an IEP meeting to ensure these meetings are productive and that the child is progressing as much as possible.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* David’s extensive professional background, with a highlight on his transition from a business litigator to a passionate advocate for children with disabilities

* The first three of David’s 10 essential rules for families preparing for and getting through IEP meetings: #1 record the meeting; #2 be respectful but firm; and # be thoroughly prepared

* The importance of these practices in ensuring meaningful educational progress for children

* A glimpse into future episodes of the podcast featuring guests from the special education industry

View Part 2: https://youtu.be/3BYu0vhxcrw

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About Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families

 Welcome to the Special Education Essentials for Parents and Families podcast. Your host is attorney David Tollner. Special Education Essentials was created to impart knowledge and understanding to families with children who have learning disabilities, such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Anxiety/Depression, Vision and Hearing Impairment, etc. Guests of the podcast will be professionals in the special education and disability services industry who support children with special needs.

Disclaimer: The law is complex and this podcast does not cover all situations, legal responsibilities, or variations in different circumstances. This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and nothing contained in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or Tollner Law Offices. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace legal advice.

Watch more episodes of Special Education Essentials: For Parents & Families:

* https://specialeducationcounsel.com

* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlPs4LOlySNZkoCB2G6bJA

Connect and learn more from your host, David Tollner:

* Website: https://specialeducationcounsel.com

* Email: dtollner@tollnerlawoffices.com

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-tollner-162b657b