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Diverse Thinking Different LearningEp. 238: Dismantling DEI and the Department of Education: How Changes Impact Your Child with Vickie Brett & Amanda SelogieWe are excited to welcome back guests Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie of the Inclusive Education Project. Vickie Brett is a bilingual attorney who advocates for families' legal rights via the Inclusive Education Project, with a focus on empowering monolingual Spanish-speaking families. Dedicated to supporting clients facing challenges in the education system, she actively contributes pro bono work via the Los Angeles Superior Court and UCI Law School’s Special Education Law Project. Amanda Selogie holds a background in Child and Adolescent Development and law, with a strong focus on civil rights and educational advocacy. Thro...2025-06-1740 min
The Lucky Few272. What Do We Wish We Knew Before Our First IEP Meeting?Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane to revisit our very first IEP meetings! Let's be honest—those initial meetings can be a whirlwind of emotions: overwhelming, confusing, and sometimes even a bit intimidating. As we reflect on our experiences, we’ll dive into the questions we wish we had asked, the support we didn’t realize we needed, and the valuable lessons we’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re preparing for your very first IEP meeting or you’re a seasoned pro, we hope our stories bring you comfort, knowing you're not alone in this journey. And...2024-08-271h 03
Unstoppable MindsetUnstoppable IEP Advocates with Amanda Selogie and Vickie BrettIn the education world “IEP” stands for Individualized Education Plan. IEP also stands for the Inclusive Education Project. In the latter case, the IEP is a boutique law firm started by two women, Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett, who decided to devote their lives to helping parents of children with disabilities and the children themselves to get the best possible education. While there are special education teachers and others who help facilitate the education of “children with special needs”, they can’t do it alone. The education system tends not to know much about special education in specific and disabiliti...2024-08-231h 07The Lucky FewThrowback: Creating Inclusion For All Learners (w/Tim Villegas)Throwback Episode 218: Creating Inclusion For All Learners (w/Tim Villegas - Originally aired 8/1/23)
Friends, we’re taking the month of August to talk all things Back to School, today we kick off the series with a discussion on implementing inclusion in the classroom. We’re joined by Tim Villegas, he’s the director of communications for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE), a nonprofit that seeks to be the catalyst for the meaningful and successful inclusion of all learners in their neighborhood schools. Throughout his 16-year career in education, Tim has advocated for includ...2024-01-191h 09
Diverse Thinking Different LearningEp. 157: What Dyslexia Screening in Schools Means for Your Child with Vickie Brett and Amanda SelogieWith a new dyslexia screening law coming into effect next year in the state of California, parents need to know what to expect and what the rights of their children are. To help educate us on what this screener is and what it means for our children, educational attorneys Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie join the podcast again. Vickie and Amanda are both attorneys and founders of the Inclusive Education Project, which includes an IEP Learning Center and a podcast. As educational attorneys, they focus on advocating for and educating families on their legal rights, especially when...2023-10-3142 minThe Lucky Few218. Creating Inclusion For All Learners w/Tim VillegasFriends, we’re taking the month of August to talk all things Back to School, today we kick off the series with a discussion on implementing inclusion in the classroom. We’re joined by Tim Villegas, he’s the director of communications for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE), a nonprofit that seeks to be the catalyst for the meaningful and successful inclusion of all learners in their neighborhood schools. Throughout his 16-year career in education, Tim has advocated for including students with extensive support needs in general education classrooms. He is the founder of Think Inclusive, a podcas...2023-08-011h 08The Lucky Few216. Continuing Affects Of The Pandemic On Inclusion In Our Schools (w/Common Ground Society)It has been over three years since the Covid-19 pandemic began and today we are chatting about how our school systems have seen continued impact on students, teachers, and parents. Who better to chat with than Larkin O’Leary and Emily King, representatives of the Common Ground Society?! Larkin runs the nonprofit @common.ground.society, what started as “Just Two Moms” doing a presentation on Down syndrome in a preschool classroom has led to advocacy at over 90 different schools in 5 counties and a few trips to California’s capitol! Today she’s joined by Emily King, a presenter, Common Ground Soc...2023-07-1854 minThe Lucky Few209. End of School Year ReflectionsLet's give ourselves all a round of applause, high fives, and cheers. We've made it through another school year! We know each year comes with its challenges and triumphs, today we’re reflecting on the good, bad, and in between of the 2022-2023 school year. We catch you up on what grades our kiddos are finishing up and what next year has in store. We’re chatting about homeschooling, charter schools, our frustrations with IEP’s, placement testing, and more. Looking ahead to next year we give advice on what we could do differently and what we wouldn’t change...2023-05-301h 09
Science Backed Solutions for Children’s ADHD, Executive Functioning and Anxiety Dysregulation55: IEP and 504 Tips from Special Education Attorneys Vickie Brett and Amanda SelogieMany parents get confused between 504 plans and an Individualized Education Program (IEP) when it comes to getting support for their kids. The confusion is understandable as both plans aim to accommodate those with disabilities and provide them with more opportunities and services.Let's dive into how school interventions can help kids with ADHD and other disabilities. We'll be joined by Vickie and Amanda, both attorneys and advocates of having a more inclusive place through the Inclusive Education Project.If you want to learn more about Vickie and Amanda's Inclusive Education Project, you can check out...2023-04-2644 min
Rebel Educator®69: The Inclusive Education Project with Amanda Selogie and Vickie BrettVickie Brett was born and raised in Southern California and through the Inclusive Education Project she focuses on advocating and educating families about their legal rights. Vickie is committed to strengthening her clients who come to her disheartened and beaten down by the current education system. Because Vickie is bilingual, she represents and empowers many monolingual Spanish-speaking families. She is a dedicated pro bono attorney for the Superior Court of Los Angeles’s Juvenile and Dependency 317(e) Panel and in the past was a supervising attorney for the UCI Law School's Special Education Law Project. Amanda Selogie rece...2022-12-2328 min
Diverse Thinking Different LearningEp. 109: IEP and 504 Plan Q&A with Vickie Brett and Amanda SelogieReturning to the podcast today are Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie in a unique collaboration episode that will also air on the Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast. Through my experience as a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in pediatric assessments, parents ask a lot of great questions. In this episode, together with Educational attorneys, Vickie and Amanda, we are addressing some of the most common IEP-related questions in an effort to inform and educate parents. Show Notes: [1:26] - Does my child need a diagnosis to get accommodations at school? [4:49] - What should parents d...2022-11-2936 min
The Lucky Few175. Back to School Listener Q & A!Friends! We’re headed back to school and we have ALL the feels about it.. especially after the rollercoaster of last year! Maybe you’re feeling this way too?! That’s why today we’re answering all of YOUR questions! What to do when you move to a new district? How to find the right classroom aide? What should homeschooling look like? How to stay on top of an IEP? And MORE. We’ve got it all covered! Plus we’re sharing about the plans for our kiddos this upcoming school year, why we have lawyers on board, using AAC devices...2022-08-231h 00
Diverse Thinking Different LearningEp. 90: Why You Need to Review IEP and 504 Plans Over the Summer with Vickie Brett and Amanda SelogieDuring the summer months, parents have an opportunity to review some things to get ready for the next academic year. This is especially true for parents of a child who learns and thinks differently. Whether your child is attending summer school or taking a mental health break over the summer, there are things that you can do to ensure that your child’s IEP, 504 Plan, or your child’s need for an evaluation are ready to go. To help us understand this topic and our rights, powerhouses Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie join the podcast today. Vickie and...2022-07-1947 min
Allison Loves Math PodcastHow to Get the Most Out of Your Child’s Math IEP with Beth Liesenfeld“Teach your kids to ask for things when they need them.” - Beth Liesenfeld Learning math can become fun and easy if we make the best of the available resources by learning to advocate and approach the appropriate school teams for an effective IEP learning experience. In this episode, I chat with Beth Liesenfeld, an occupational therapist and founder of The IEP Lab, an organization focused on providing insider knowledge about the IEP system and process to enable parents of children with special needs to get an effective IEP and get their child learni...2022-07-0520 min
The Lucky Few156. From Special Educator to Education Advocate, ft. Markeisha HallMarkeisha Hall is a mother to 4, including her autistic son, a former special educator, an IEP expert, a podcaster, and so much more! And today she’s joined us to chat all about practical tips to take with you to your next IEP meeting (hint: send notes to the WHOLE team ahead of time, bring someone with you, & stay focused). Plus, she’s giving us insight into the minds of the teachers as they prepare for IEP meetings and sharing about why it’s important for parents to chat with each other about their child’s IEP services! Communication is KEY...2022-04-121h 00
Special Education Strategist: Expert Advice for IEPs, 504 Plans, Dyslexia, Parent Advocacy, Learning Disabilities, Executive Function, Dysgraphia, ADHD, Autism, NeurodivergentInclusive Education Project with Amanda Selogie, Esq., and Vickie Brett, Esq.Inclusive Education Project with Amanda Selogie, Esq., and Vickie Brett, Esq.
Join Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., in her discussion with the creators of the Inclusive Education Project (I.E.P.), a nonprofit organization serving families of children with unique educational needs in California. Listen in as they discuss knowing families’ rights, using best practices for inclusive learning, establishing inclusive mindsets, and educating the whole child.
You can connect with Wendy on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, as well as browse her website Learning Essentials for tutoring resources, blog posts, and more! 2022-04-041h 04
Money Career & Motherhood PodcastAdvocating for your student’s needs at school with civil rights attorneys Vickie Brett & Amanda SelogieSchool can be a challenge for kids who learn differently, have special needs, or have behavioral issues. My guests, Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie, attorneys who specialize in specific civil rights issues on behalf of children living with special needs, discuss the challenges families can face in advocating for their children within the school system and the importance of creating an individualized plan for a student’s education plan. We also discuss mental health at school, including how anxiety or depression can present in the school setting, how it affects learning, and the importance of developing a solution to th...2021-03-2347 min
Empowering Homeschool ConversationsEpisode 140: COVID Homeschool IEP Record-keepingOur special guests this week on Empowering Homeschool Conversations were Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett, co-founders of the Inclusive Education Project. Amanda and Vickie shared with us about "COVID Homeschool IEP Recordkeeping"#homeschoolrecords #IEP #FAPEOther topics covered in this episode:Why to Keep Every Student IEP…Even Those You Don't Agree WithAssessing Special Education Services for Homeschool StudentsWhy to Keep a Homeschool IEPTake IEP Data Collection to A New Level While HomeschoolingJoin our mission to empower homeschool families!: https://spedhomeschool.com/donate/ Discover more Christian po...2021-02-1457 minAllison Loves Math PodcastThe Inclusive Education Project with Vickie Brett and Amanda SelogieToday’s interview with Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie, civil rights attorneys and the hosts of the Inclusive Education Project Podcast, is all about supporting parents and their children, who need access to special education resources. In this episode, we dive deep into: The power, importance, and impact of education How Covid has impacted families with children who have special needs The varying rules between school districts when dealing with remote learning Advice for parents of kids who are struggling with online learning Why and when you should ask for an IEP meeting ...2020-12-1028 minThe Lucky Few94. IEPs during Covid-19, ft. IEP Lawyers Amanda Selogie & Vickie Brett“There’s no way to make virtual learning fair for everyone…” Micha said it best but we’re all thinking it right?! Getting your child’s IEP needs met during virtual learning seems nearly impossible. And no one understands the legal battle behind a student’s disability rights quite like Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie, two special education lawyers who created one of our favorite nonprofits: The Inclusive Education Project.
Let’s face it, there’s only so much learning that can be done through a screen and it’s all too easy for kiddos to regress. And with every schoo...2020-11-1758 min
Think InclusiveAmy Langerman, Amanda Selogie & Vickie Brett | LREDiscussions around the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for students with disabilities are almost always tricky. For this episode, we attempt to make LRE a little more understandable. We interview Amy Langerman, special education advocate and attorney in California and Arizona. We discuss the difficulty of some parents seeking the Least Restrictive Environment for their child and how services are delivered in both states. Next, we have Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett from the Inclusive Education Project (which is a fantastic podcast if you don’t already know about them). We also discuss LRE and strategies that you can take to...2020-09-1733 min
The Autism Helper PodcastEpisode 74: Advice from two Special Education Attorneys on How to Write Good IEP GoalsWriting a good IEP goal is the first step to planning and creating academic progress, data systems, and overall growth. Good IEP goals can also help you avoid a due process case and create more positive relationships with families.
In this episode, Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie share their expertise as special education attorneys. Vickie and Amanda founded the inclusive Education Project, a legal advocacy non-profit organization that provides support for families of children with special needs. Vickie and Amanda provide valuable advice for both parents and educators on how two navigate the IEP process. They share why d...2020-05-1854 minThe Lucky Few39. Back to School w/IEP Experts Vickie Brett & Amanda SelogieIt’s official friends, we are back to school.. and we are taking you all with us! First things first, let’s talk IEPs with the founders of The Inclusive Education Project: Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett. These two bright and beautiful lawyers use their extensive knowledge of education law and their passion for people with different abilities to educate families on special education rights and connect them with pro bono legal aid. And fortunately for us, they’re sharing their top IEP tips and strategies today! They encourage all of you parents to follow up (in writing) about post-IEP-m...2019-09-021h 03
Special Parents ConfidentialSpecial Parents Confidential 63 Inclusive Education Project<p>Inclusive Education Project. The Inclusive Education Project is a non-profit charity, founded by two special education lawyers, Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett. It’s also the name of the podcast they both host that deals with subjects on special education law and advice. Special Education Lawyers. Amanda and Vickie started the Inclusive Education Project to, in […]</p>
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The Winning Youth Coaching PodcastWYC 149 – Athletes with special needs – Amanda Selogie & Vickie Brett - Leveling the playing fieldWYC 149 – Athletes with special needs – Amanda Selogie & Vickie Brett - Leveling the playing field Amanda and Vickie practice Special Education law in Southern California. They also run a non-profit called Inclusive Education Project where they aim to level the playing field in academic settings for students living with disabilities. They co-host their own weekly podcast by the same name - the Inclusive Education Project Podcast and they feature conversations on how parents and teachers can best ensure an inclusive school environment.2018-05-1851 min
The Gen Y Lawyer PodcastLaunching a Non-Profit and a Podcast with Special Education Lawyers Amanda Selogie and Vickie BrettThe fearless duo from Selogie and Brett, Amanda and Vickie, join us to share their insight on how they launched their law practice focused on helping children living with disabilities. They also share how they’ve channeled their passion for helping special needs children into their non-profit and their newly launched podcast. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: What it takes to be a special education law attorney How they figured out it was time for them to open their own practice together Is going solo for everyone? How can you make a law firm partn...2017-11-0634 min