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.
Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham
From 504s to One-on-Ones: Real Talk from the IEP Table | Special Education Boss®
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“Data doesn’t have feelings. It has evidence.”
In this high-energy TikTok Live replay, Karen Mayer Cunningham dives headfirst into real-time questions from parents, teachers, and advocates navigating the special education process.
Karen brings clarity, humor, and decades of experience to the conversation — reminding us that preparation beats panic every time.
✨ In This Episode, We Cover:
- The difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP (and why it matters)
- When a one-on-one paraprofessional is appropriate — and when it’s not
- Can you record an IEP meeting? (Know your state rights.)
- When suspension triggers an MDR
- How to think through behavior plans (FBA vs. BIP)
Karen also shares exciting updates on:
📘 The Epic IEP™ (USA Today National Bestseller)
📕 The upcoming Epic IEP™ Federal & State Law Guide
📗 The soon-to-release Epic IEP™ Paraprofessional Handbook
🎓 The 2-Day Special Education Advocacy Intensive (Live + On-Demand)
👩🏫 The Mastermind for future advocates
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Because when we sit at the table prepared, outcomes change.
“When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody.”
— Karen Mayer Cunningham
✨ When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody. ✨
👩⚖️ Hosted by Karen Mayer Cunningham, Advocate & Special Education Boss®
Each week, Karen shares real stories, legal insights, and no-nonsense strategies to help you navigate special education with clarity and confidence.
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