We’re wrapping up June with Ask the Advocate—and it’s packed!
Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, answers your most-asked questions about IEPs, 504s, compensatory services, and more. From data myths and goal-setting to speech therapy, para support, and placement issues—this episode is full of clarity, education, and laughter (of course).

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Topics in this episode:

• How to request an IEP meeting when elopement or behavior concerns arise
• Can districts deny services due to “summer”? (Spoiler: no)
• Why IEP goals must be based on present levels (and what to do if they aren’t)
• Resource rooms, para staffing, and LRE compliance
• What to do when the district says they “didn’t know”
• Navigating ESY, state complaints, private school myths, and more
• The difference between The Academy, the 2-Day, and the Mastermind

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