In this episode, Dana Marie and Michelle discuss the importance of well-written goals in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). They highlight the need for goals to drive services and placement, as well as the role of goals in measuring student progress. The hosts provide guidance on crafting effective goals, including considering the current performance level, making goals measurable and challenging yet achievable, and aligning goals with grade level curriculum. They also emphasize the importance of individualizing goals to meet the specific needs and vision of each student.

In this episode, Dana Marie and Michelle discuss what happens after a child is found eligible for special education. They provide guidance and information on various aspects of the IEP and special education process, including the initial eligibility meeting, developing the IEP, annual reviews, progress reports, communication with the school, rejecting consent for services, and requesting evaluations.

In this episode, Michelle and Dana Marie discuss the importance of transition planning in the IEP process. They emphasize the need to start transition planning early, especially for middle school students, and highlight the connection between a student's vision for their future and the skills they need to develop.

In this 5 part podcast series (on apple, Spotify and google pods as well as YouTube), Michelle and Dana Marie discuss how including students in their IEP process and education can have an incredibly powerful and positive impact.