You don’t know what you don’t know — but you need to. In this Clips from TikTok Live episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham (Special Education Boss®) answers real questions from parents, teachers, and advocates—linking every answer back to federal requirements, not opinions.What we cover:When 1:1 paras help short-term—and why they don’t fix instructionEligibility vs. services: needs drive goals, not labelsHow to follow up on an open OCR complaintDyslexia/dysgraphia/dyscalculia: what to request instead of “the disses”504 accommodations: students shouldn’t have to ask for civil rightsPlacement & behavior: FBA, counseling, and choosing the right settingHomebound misuse, foreign language requirements, schedule changesPara supervision under ESSA: “directly supervised, close proximity, frequent contact”Teacher role at ARD/IEP: show up as an information portal with dataPractical prep for tomorrow’s meeting: write it down todayGet the book — The Epic IEPYour playbook for walking into the IEP/504 table prepared, confident, and clear—plus QR codes to living resources (readers’ guide, templates, open records how-to, and more).Amazon (official link): https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637635125?tag=simonsayscomUpload your receipt for bonuses: TheEpicIEP.comAudiobook + workbook: arriving February.Train with KarenJoin The Epic IEP™ Academy (weekly live trainings + 250+ hours of replays):https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/aboutWe’re educating you so you can navigate the IEP/504 process with clarity and confidence. Support the show✨ When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody. ✨ 👩‍⚖️ Hosted by Karen Mayer Cunningham, Advocate & Special Education Boss®Each week, Karen shares real stories, legal insights, and no-nonsense strategies to help you navigate special education with clarity and confidence. 👉 Subscribe & never miss an episode — new episodes drop every week!🎓 Join The Academy: Weekly live trainings + 250+ hours of advocacy tools & expert resources🔗 Learn more at The Academy 📬 Have a question? Email us at [email protected] 📱 Follow Karen on: TikTok & Instagram: @specialeducationboss YouTube: Special Education Academy 🧠 Want to level up your advocacy game?Check out the Advocate's Bookshelf — a curated collection of must-have tools, guides, and legal references every special education advocate should own. From federal code to diagnostic manuals, these are the essentials that help you advocate with clarity and confidence. 📚 Browse now: https://amzn.to/3RiQPLl(As an Amazon Associate, Karen may earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you.) ...

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