Adriane|IEP Coach Podcast: Helping Parents Advocate Confidently in the IEP & Special Education Process
You Signed the IEP. Why Nothing Changed is a podcast for parents of children with special needs navigating the special education and IEP process.
If your child has an IEP but isn’t making meaningful progress, this show breaks down why—and what parents can do next. Each episode explains IEP meetings, special education laws, parent rights, evaluations, goals, services, accommodations, and progress monitoring in plain language parents can actually use.
We uncover why IEPs often fail to deliver real support, how schools use confusing language and delays, and what parents need to know to advocate effectively for their child’s education.
This podcast is honest, practical, and parent-focused—designed to help families stop feeling overwhelmed and start walking into IEP meetings informed, confident, and prepared.
If you’re tired of signing paperwork without results and want clarity, advocacy tools, and real guidance in special education, this podcast is for you.
Adriane|IEP Coach Podcast: Helping Parents Advocate Confidently in the IEP & Special Education Process
IEP vs. 504: The Real Difference—and the Rights Parents Must Know
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The difference between an IEP and a 504 plan is one of the most confusing—and most important—things parents need to understand in special education.
In this episode of Adriane | IEP Coach Podcast, we break down the real, legal differences between an IEP and a 504 plan, what each one actually provides, and how eligibility is determined under federal law. You’ll learn why an IEP changes what your child is taught, while a 504 plan changes how they access learning—and why that distinction matters for services, instruction, and accountability.
We also walk through:
- The federal laws behind IEPs and 504 plans
- The 13 disability categories under IDEA
- How evaluations work and how parents can request them
- Your rights as a required member of the IEP team
- Why vague goals hurt children—and how to push for measurable, specific supports
- What to do if you disagree with the school, including mediation and due process
- The truth about IEPs, permanent records, college, and future employment
This episode is designed to give parents common-sense clarity so you can walk into meetings prepared, informed, and confident—without needing a law degree.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by paperwork, confused by school language, or unsure whether your child should have an IEP or a 504, this episode will help you understand the system and advocate effectively for your child