Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham
The Special Education Boss® Podcast is where advocacy meets action. Join Karen Mayer Cunningham each week as she empowers parents and professionals to understand their rights, navigate the system, and show up strong at the IEP table.
Podcasting since 2025 • 35 episodes
Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham
Latest Episodes
Hot Topics + Hot Deals: July Q&A with the Special Education Boss®
July is heating up—and so is the conversation! In this live Q&A episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, answers your biggest questions on IEPs, 504s, eligibility, state complaints, ABA therapy, inclusion, and mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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58:03
Dispute Resolution in Special Education: What Are Your Rights
If you're facing a disagreement with your child’s school over special education services, this episode is for you.Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, breaks down the four state-level dispute resolution opti...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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29:03
What Is a Due Process Hearing—and What Does It Mean for Parents and Advocates?
f you’ve ever said, “I’ll sue the school district,” you may be thinking about a due process hearing—but do you actually know what that means?In this episode of Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham brea...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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31:51
Ask the Advocate: Mid-Year Wake-Up Call + Your Top IEP Questions Answered
We’re back with a no-holds-barred Ask the Advocate episode—and this one is fire. Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, is answering your most-asked questions with the clarity, humor, and wisdom you’ve come to expect.Spoile...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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56:22
From Mom Guilt to Systemic Change: Angie Pannuti's Special Education Advocacy Journey
What happens when a fiercely intelligent parent is told her child just isn’t “a good fit” for school?In this raw and powerful episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, sits down with Kentucky-based mom, medical profes...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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