IEPs can be scary but they don’t have to be, that starts with learning how to advocate for your child. Amanda DeLuca and Kirby Morgan are autism moms and IEP consultants and coaches. They joined me today to dive into the ins and outs of IEPs and how to approach them in a way that gets the best result for your child.
IEPs are a critical topic for families in the public education system. Amanda and Kirby are full of so much knowledge. This episode is packed with actionable tips and information to put to use in your next meeting. From how to be an advocate in the COVID world to being confident in the IEP room, they are determined to empower families to get the best for their child.
Kirby is a mom to 3 kids. Herson Jayden is 10 years old with Severe Autism, Epilepsy, and ADHD. Her son Jaxon is 7 and kicking butt on the soccer field and giving me a run for my money daily with his sassy mouth. She also has a bonus daughter who is 19 and just moved into her dorm at the University of Delaware. She Has Worked since 2017 in Education Advocacy. She has certifications in Wrightslaw, She has completed both levels of COPAA’s SEAT training, and I am a certified Master IEP Coach. She started on this path looking for ways to help her son Jayden. When she started, she couldn’t stop, especially because Herson’s needs were not being met and his IEP was not accommodating his many needs.
She knew there had to be a better way and the biggest skill she learned was to become a collaborative member of the team instead of calling out each and every violation she could find. She found ways to get more with less. She learned about getting rid of outdated useless goals and implementing new strategies. But most importantly she learned her rights as a parent, she learned my son’s rights as a student and she learned the responsibilities to hold the school accountable for.
She knew there had to be a better way and the biggest skill she learned was to become a collaborative member of the team instead of calling out each and every violation she could find. She found ways to get more with less. She learned about getting rid of outdated useless goals and implementing new strategies. But most importantly she learned her rights as a parent, she learned my son’s rights as a student and she learned the responsibilities to hold the school accountable for.
She spent hours on Google, taking courses, and obtaining every ounce of knowledge she could because she knew there had to be a better way to work as a team at the IEP table. We are hopeful Mastering Your IEP gives you the valuable knowledge you need so you don’t spend hours in the rabbit hole of Google. Her and Amanda DeLuca connected and could literally finish each other’s sentences 99% of the time. She is honored to work with her on Mastering Your IEP.
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