In this episode, I’m joined by Wendy Taylor, the host of The Special Ed Strategist podcast and founder of Learning Essentials.
Wendy has such a wealth of experience as an educational therapist, IEP coach, and advocate for families.
We talk about what it really takes to build strong support systems between schools and parents, how to make interventions meaningful, and why keeping communication at the centre of everything can change outcomes for students.
Highlights:
(02:02) Wendy's journey into special education
(06:21) Wendy’s son's cancer survival
(10:11) Parents feeling overwhelmed at the IEP table
(15:17) Building strong communication between families and schools
(20:13) Practical strategies for supporting reading and writing
Find out more about Wendy:
University of Kansas Writing Strategies
The Special Education Strategist Podcast
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