Stress-Free IEP® with Frances Shefter, Episode 55
In this episode of Stress-Free IEP®, Frances Shefter speaks with April Rehrig, Special education advocate, school psychologist and founder of Rise Educational Advocacy, a firm based in California offering affordable and accessible advocacy support to families and schools nationwide. With her extensive experience as a school psychologist and a mother of three, April provides valuable insights into navigating the complexities of the IEP process.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* April's Journey: Learn how April transitioned from being a school psychologist for 20 years to an advocate dedicated to reforming strength-based IEPs.
* Navigating Assessments: Key strategies for parents to request assessments effectively, including using the right terminology and knowing what to ask for.
* Accommodations vs. Modifications: Clear definitions of accommodations and modifications, their differences, and how they relate to IEP goals.
* Collaboration Tips: How parents can collaborate with schools to make IEP meetings more productive and ensure their child's strengths are highlighted.
* Empowering Students: The importance of involving students in their IEP meetings and how it can lead to greater self-advocacy skills, especially before transitioning to college.
Learn more about April Rehrig:
* Connect with April on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilrehrigspecialeducationadvocate/
* Follow Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rise-educational-advocacy-and-consulting/
* Visit Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting®’s website: https://www.riseeducationaladvocacy.com/
* Follow Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riseedadvocacy/
* Follow Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting® on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseedadvocacy/
* Follow Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting® on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/riseedadvocacy/
Read the whole transcript of this interview on https://shefterlaw.com/blog/
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Stress-Free IEP®:
Frances Shefter is an Education Attorney and Advocate who is committed to helping her clients have a Stress-Free IEP® experience. In each podcast, Frances interviews inspiring people to share information, educate you, empower you and help you get the knowledge you need.
Watch more episodes of Stress-Free IEP®:
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* https://shefterlaw.com/#contact-me
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