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Don't IEP Alone.

Don't IEP Alone.

By: 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.
Episodes
  • They Used a REED to Skip Testing? Yeah, Let’s Talk About That…

    They Used a REED to Skip Testing? Yeah, Let’s Talk About That…
    Dec 2 2025


    🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏼 Every question is answered by an advocate--Join A Community of Parents and Advocates who "get it": https://village.adayinourshoes.com


    🔴 IEP Transition Workshop Series: adayinourshoes.com/iep-transition-workshops/


    🚀 Sign Up for Special Education Advocacy Training: 👉 dontiepalone.com/online-special-education-...


    ⚠️More on IEP Transition Planning: adayinourshoes.com/iep-transition/


    🎯 Free IEP Binder for Parents: adayinourshoes.com/free-iep-binder/


    Your IEP Playbook: https://adayinourshoes/book/

    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


    Other ways I can help you with IEPs:

    📚 Preorder my book

    🧰 IEP Toolkit for Parents
    💻 Online Advocacy Training

    👉 Ask an Advocate your IEP Question

    ⭐How to Write IEP Present Levels
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    10 mins
  • They Don’t Have to Train You...Unless You Ask. 🙄

    They Don’t Have to Train You...Unless You Ask. 🙄
    Nov 19 2025

    No, the School Isn’t Going to Offer Training (Unless You Demand It)


    🔴 Is Your Child's IEP Working?: 👉https://dontiepalone.com/iep-progress/

    🚀 Sign Up for Special Education Advocacy Training: 👉 https://dontiepalone.com/online-special-education-advocacy-training/

    ⚠️More on IEP Progress Monitoring: https://adayinourshoes.com/how-to-monitor-iep-progress-for-parents/

    🎯 Free IEP Goal Tracker: https://adayinourshoes.com/iep-goal-tracker/

    Facebook.com/ADayInOurShoesIEP

    Instagram: @DontIEPalone


    🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏼 Join A Community of Parents and Advocates who "get it": https://village.adayinourshoes.com

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    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


    Other ways I can help you with IEPs:

    📚 Preorder my book

    🧰 IEP Toolkit for Parents
    💻 Online Advocacy Training

    👉 Ask an Advocate your IEP Question

    ⭐How to Write IEP Present Levels
    Show More Show Less
    9 mins
  • The School Suspended Your Child. Now What?

    The School Suspended Your Child. Now What?
    Nov 18 2025

    How to Prepare for an IEP Manifestation Determination Hearing at School.



    🔴 Is Your Child's IEP Working?: 👉https://dontiepalone.com/iep-progress/

    🚀 Sign Up for Special Education Advocacy Training: 👉 https://dontiepalone.com/online-special-education-advocacy-training/

    ⚠️More on FAPE: https://adayinourshoes.com/fape/

    🎯 Free IEP Binder for Parents: https://adayinourshoes.com/free-iep-binder/

    https://Facebook.com/ADayInOurShoesIEP

    https://Instagram.com/DontIEPalone

    🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏼 Every question is answered by an advocate--Join A Community of Parents and Advocates who "get it": https://village.adayinourshoes.com

    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


    Other ways I can help you with IEPs:

    📚 Preorder my book

    🧰 IEP Toolkit for Parents
    💻 Online Advocacy Training

    👉 Ask an Advocate your IEP Question

    ⭐How to Write IEP Present Levels
    Show More Show Less
    13 mins
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