Hi, I'm Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed
and I'm completely obsessed with digging into special education solutions with parents, teachers and IEP teams everyday.
I grew up as a special needs sibling, my brother has Down syndrome. I see the IEP table from the perspective of the family.
I became a special education teacher, determined to change the world from the inside of my classroom. I see the IEP table from the perspective of the school team.
For 20+ years I've been working for both parents and teachers, helping EVERYONE work together to create IEPs with less stress and more results.
I've consulted with parents + IEP teams through hundreds (probably thousands, I stopped counting after the first decade) of IEP meetings since 1996. I've seen what is possible for a child's future when we design a child's IEP for the real world and I can teach you how to make it happen!
The Struggle is Real
Special Education teams and special needs parents have historically had a disconnect in communication and collaboration when working together on IEPs. In the past, teachers and parents only had options for traditional teacher training programs, adversarial advocacy programs for parents, and a consistent focus on legal issues for providing appropriate educational services. Teachers and parents have not been encouraged to work together proactively to avoid crisis and prepare a child for long term success based on the child's unique needs.
IEP Solutions that Work
- EXCLUSIVE online trainings and leadership experiences for parents, teachers and IEP teams to learn together.
- An in-depth, hands-on Master IEP Coach ® mentorship, PLUS an active online + offline community network of special needs parents, special education teachers, and IEP teams.
- All original Special Education tools for your toolbox that I created just for you with my 20+ years experience in developing collaborative special education solutions.
Results are Happening
- Special Education outcomes for students are improving in areas such as academic achievement, increased inclusion, and job preparedness.
- Less Conflict + More Results = better student experiences and results without unnecessary delays.
- Master IEP Coaches (You can be one!) have created stable additional streams of income providing a much needed service in our special needs community using the trademarked curriculum inside of the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship.
IEP Workshops for Parents + Teachers + IEP Teams
Onsite or Online - You choose!
Recent Impact:
- Inclusion, Co-Teaching, Paraprofessional Training, KY & IL
- Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network Conference, IL
- Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte, NC
- Down Syndrome Association of Indiana
- Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands, NE
- Down Syndrome Association of Arizona, AZ
- TACA - Autism Conference, IL
- DUP15q International Conference, IL, TX, CA
- Reaching for the Stars, Washington Medical University, MO
- AutismOne, IL
- SPIN, IL Dist 203
- Indian Prairie Special Needs PTA, IL Dist 204
- Autism Society of IL
- Inclusion Training for University - Ghana
Contact Catherine
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