Special Education Inner Circle

Special Education Inner Circle

Hosted by: Catherine Whitcher

The Special Education Inner Circle podcast is hosted by Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed, founder of the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship + Network. Get your notebook ready as Catherine brings you real-world strategies for...

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#165: 3 IEP Wins You Need to Hear

What happens when you start sharing draft IEPs, educating families in military communities, and hosting IEP coffee talks in your hometown? Jenna, Destiny, and Christine shared their results inside the Master IEP...
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#164: Fun, Fitness, and Friendship in a Whole New Way

I took a fitness class last week and it was different than anything I’ve experienced before! This fitness class reminded me about 3 important things in our IEP process. 1) We need more options for P.E. during the...
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#163: Growing Confident Communicators

If a child lacks confidence in communicating, they communicate less. When they communicate less, they develop a habit of not participating. This habit can often follow them into adulthood. That’s exactly why we need...
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#162: Money Matters: Disability Planning Decisions

Talking about future planning is one of the toughest topics in the disability community. This Special Needs Planning Guide is the perfect resource for both parents and teachers to support the uncomfortable...
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#161: Time Management IEP Goals Can Build Huge Success

Time management success can build independence, productivity, and community relationships. This isn't about learning to tell time, it's about using our time wisely! Learn 3 ways you can build more skills with time...
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#160: Crushing Pressure On Special Education Parents and Teachers

Crushing pressure for Special Education Parents and Teachers is REAL! Maybe you need permission to say NO or maybe you don't even realize what's zapping you of your energy. Let's talk about what could be stealing your...
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#159: Unsilenced: A Teacher's Year of Battles and Breakthroughs

If you’ve ever wondered if you can really make a difference as a teacher or if you’re a parent who feels defeated by how archaic Special Education feels, you need to hear this teacher’s story through his...
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#158: Video Modeling, A Better Way

Special Education Parents and Teachers, have you ever popped on a video hoping that you could just catch a few minutes to get something done while your child or your students are entertained by something educational?...
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#157: 3 IEP Questions Answered

What if FBAs and BIPs are feeling like the same thing over and over without big results? What if you find another child’s name in the IEP? What should parents ask during a classroom or special education program...
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#156: Challenging Behavior & Building Better Support Plans

For the parents and teachers who have tried EVERYTHING to help your child or students stop getting upset and shutting down... this one is for you. In Special Education, we are either saying "wait and see" or jumping...
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#155: What's the Special Education Bus Schedule?

What's the Special Education Bus Schedule at your school? Do Special Education busses get loaded at a different time than other busses? How do you feel about it? It's a hot topic right now that we need to talk about,...
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#154: Easy Ways to Individualize Visual Supports

Individualizing visual supports can feel overwhelming for both parents and teachers! Barriers like time, manpower, and lack of training can cause us to cut corners when it comes to customizing visual supports. I've...
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