Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed

It doesn't matter what your role is at the IEP table, you either have already heard this crazy statement or it's coming your way... "We can't put that in the IEP!"

Take 7 minutes, watch this video and I'll tell you the most ridiculous reason I've ever heard for not putting IMPORTANT details in an IEP.

Then I'll tell you how to get around it!

If you like the simplicity and to the point action steps for changing IEPs in this video, then you'll LOVE the Special Education Inner Circle... come join us! 

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Facts or Feelings - How are you making IEP Decisions?

Listen in to learn the one red flag statement both parents and teachers should be aware of at the IEP table.

During this live conversation on Facebook, Catherine shared how to know when you're making a decision based on facts or feelings.

Next, special needs parents jumped in with questions about how to make their next decisions for their children. 

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This morning the conversation on FB all started with "how can I go observe my child in class, if the team says no" and then this happened...

We started talking about how we can help general education teachers read IEPs.

Then we couldn't help it, we jumped into talking about medical dx vs educational eligibility.

Master IEP Coaches were jumping on and helping parents in the comments while I was talking. Because that's just who they are... they are the ones making their coffee, while packing lunches, while answering IEP questions.

Then it happened... I cried. If you know me at all you know, I'm not a crier. Tears don't just flow for me. Sappy movies, weddings, none of it triggers me, BUT... when I think of the Master IEP Coaches who have finished the mentorship, who are helping families across the nation, who flew in to Chicago last summer for a mastermind day, who are dedicating their CAREERS to changing special education - break out the kleenex. I'm a mess. 

Listen in...

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Behavior charts are NOT appropriate classroom decorations.

Shame and embarrassment by publicly announcing a bad day is not acceptable.

Teachers, you have so many more powerful tools in your toolbox.

Teachers and Parents, if you’re struggling with classroom behavior management, get into the Special Education Inner Circle today. (click here to get in)

We can figure it out together.

The Xceptional Leaders Podcasts highlights businesses who serve the special needs community. Listen in as Catherine talks about the Master IEP Coach Mentorship + Network and the Special Education Inner Circle.

Find more at:

Master IEP Coach Mentorship http://www.masterIEPcoach.com

Special Education Inner Circle http://www.specialedinnercircle.com

Special Education Teamwork! It’s possible!

These 3 women live across the country from me and flew into Chicago a few weeks ago to work together on creating a legacy of change in special education through the Master IEP Coach mentorship + network.

Change for parents. Change for teachers. Most of all, change for students!

We don’t have to wait for legislation to improve. We can improve ourselves, our strategies, our solutions and we can help others improve. Making special education “better” doesn’t have to happen through the law. It can happen through you.

If you feel like special education is stuck in the dark ages, you’re right, but it doesn’t have to be.

You and I both have a choice to find the creative solutions, inside of a broken school system, to make sure every child is prepared for further education, employment and independent living.

If you’re tired of IEP goals that don’t have a...

Back to School IEP tips for Parents and Teachers to help make this the best school year ever!

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If I asked you to tell me 3 things you don't like in Special Education, I bet you could tell me immediately what's been on your mind. Especially with back to school season right around the corner (ok, it's actually here for some). You're probably even losing sleep over school schedules, support services, safety, IEP goals and so much more.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, therapist or admin, the negative in special education is super easy to find. 

So let's flip things, for just a minute. Can you tell me ONE thing you love about Special Education. Yep. Just one. C'mon, you can do it. I'm serious, you can send me an email right here and I'm going to read it and smile and know that you are the exception to the rule.

You are the person who knows the solution for special education being all that we need it to be for kids isn't hiding inside of a negative Facebook group. You know that the strategies we need to create aren't built over a venting session on a group chat. And you...

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After whirlwind weekend with Master IEP Coaches flying into Chicago for our FIRST EVER LIVE Mastermind... I had to give you the chance to get in on the fun and awesomeness of working together to change special education!

Important Things to Know:

• The Master IEP Coach Mentorship is 100% Online, you can learn at your own pace and you don't need a degree to get started.
  
  
• Registration will close in 48 hours and the Early Bird bonuses will be gone! You have to click this link to get all the good stuff, including swag! 
  
  
• Master IEP Coaches are special needs parents, teachers, therapists and team members who want to learn how to build better IEPs, help people in their own community, work from home, and believe that special education struggles can be solved without fighting. (I'll teach you how!)

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