Don't IEP Alone. podcast

Don't IEP Alone.

Inspired by her own son with disabilities, Lisa Lightner is an award-winning blogger and advocate. She has previously worked for her county's Arc and has served on the Boards of Directors for several disability organizations. Currently, she is her county's chairperson for the Right to Education Task Force, a federally decreed group set up in 1971 to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania had the opportunity to an education. When not attending IEP meetings with families or lobbying in Harrisburg and DC for disability rights, she can be found on the web at her IEP advice blog, A Day in our Shoes. She is known for her practical, realistic and implementable advice for parents.Warning: I've been told I have a Philly accent. I don't hear it. Also, I curse. It's something I'm working on as far as personal development. So please don't be put off. I'm trying. 📣Preorder my book on [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Your-IEP-Playbook-Confident-Advocacy/dp/1394294468/) , [Books-A-Million] (https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Your-IEP-Playbook/Lisa-Lightner/9781394294466) [Bookshop.org] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/your-iep-playbook-a-parent-s-guide-to-confident-advocacy/7e69feec76e48003?ean=9781394294466&next=t) [Barnes & Noble] (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-iep-playbook-lisa-lightner/1147083558?ean=9781394294466) !

Inspired by her own son with disabilities, Lisa Lightner is an award-winning blogger and advocate. She has previously worked for her county's Arc and has served on the Boards of Directors for several disability organizations. Currently, she is her county's chairperson for the Right to Education Task Force, a federally decreed group set up in 1971 to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania had the opportunity to an education. When not attending IEP meetings with families or lobbying in Harrisburg and DC for disability rights, she can be found on the web at her IEP advice blog, A Day in our Shoes. She is known for her practical, realistic and implementable advice for parents.Warning: I've been told I have a Philly accent. I don't hear it. Also, I curse. It's something I'm working on as far as personal development. So please don't be put off. I'm trying. 📣Preorder my book on [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Your-IEP-Playbook-Confident-Advocacy/dp/1394294468/) , [Books-A-Million] (https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Your-IEP-Playbook/Lisa-Lightner/9781394294466) [Bookshop.org] (https://bookshop.org/p/books/your-iep-playbook-a-parent-s-guide-to-confident-advocacy/7e69feec76e48003?ean=9781394294466&next=t) [Barnes & Noble] (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-iep-playbook-lisa-lightner/1147083558?ean=9781394294466) !

 

#197

They Used a REED to Skip Testing? Yeah, Let’s Talk About That…

🧑🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏼 Every question is answered by an advocate--Join A Community of Parents and Ad... more

02 Dec 2025

10 MINS

10:20

02 Dec 2025


#196

They Don’t Have to Train You...Unless You Ask. 🙄

 No, the School Isn’t Going to Offer Training (Unless You Demand It)  🔴 Is Your Child's I... more

19 Nov 2025

09 MINS

09:20

19 Nov 2025


#195

The School Suspended Your Child. Now What?

<a href='https://adayinourshoes.com/manifestation-determination-hearing/'>How to Prepare f... more

18 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:55

18 Nov 2025


#194

What am I doing differently as an advocate right now? Lemme tell you...

Times are different, and challenging. Here's what I'm doing a little bit differently. Don'... more

04 Nov 2025

22 MINS

22:59

04 Nov 2025


#193

12 Tips for Special Education Parent-Teacher Conferences

Welcome to "Don't IEP Alone," the podcast that provides support and guidance for parents n... more

28 Oct 2025

39 MINS

39:31

28 Oct 2025


#192

As Jerry Springer would say-- take care of yourselves, and each other.

When one door closes, another opens. Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education... more

22 Oct 2025

15 MINS

15:38

22 Oct 2025


#191

ADHD Month means Executive Functioning Chats

Executive functioning-- always a popular topic. 🔴 Is Your Child's IEP Working?: 👉<a href... more

15 Oct 2025

13 MINS

13:23

15 Oct 2025


#190

OSEP and OSERS Staff Elimination

Mentioned in Episode: <a href='https://adayinourshoes.com/osers/'>OSERS Has Been Dismantle... more

14 Oct 2025

20 MINS

20:51

14 Oct 2025


#189

Buzzword: Trust Recession

Going off topic for a moment... but trust matters! 🔴 Is Your Child's IEP Working?: 👉<a h... more

07 Oct 2025

19 MINS

19:44

07 Oct 2025


#188

What is Explicit Instruction?

Mentioned in Episode: <a href='https://adayinourshoes.com/what-is-explicit-instruction/'>W... more

17 Sep 2025

12 MINS

12:26

17 Sep 2025


#187

Is This Podcast Working? Reflections on Content, Format, and Listener Feedback

Welcome back to "Don't IEP Alone" with Lisa Lightner! In this candid episode, Lisa gets re... more

10 Sep 2025

16 MINS

16:37

10 Sep 2025


#186

Most important part of an IEP.

If your Present Levels are wrong, everything else in the IEP will fall like dominoes.Artic... more

04 Sep 2025

06 MINS

06:51

04 Sep 2025


#185

Have you been asked to come pick up your child at school?

The Secret Suspension Problem: a MUST WATCH if the school is constantly calling you to com... more

03 Sep 2025

08 MINS

08:10

03 Sep 2025


#184

Can you show me where it says.....

IDEA is surprisingly non-specific about a lot of special education. Here's how to advocate... more

02 Sep 2025

05 MINS

05:42

02 Sep 2025


#183

Good news, bad news.

I'm getting a facelift!  Ha, no, not me. The podcast. Details in this episode. Don't IEP A... more

13 Aug 2025

10 MINS

10:32

13 Aug 2025


#182

Don’t IEP Alone: Essential Advocacy Tips for Today’s Unstable Education Landscape

Parents, get your free IEP binder: https://adayinourshoes.com/free-iep-binder/Get your fre... more

12 Aug 2025

14 MINS

14:23

12 Aug 2025


#181

Good News and Bad News: Navigating What to Request at Your IEP Meeting

Parents, get your free IEP binder: https://adayinourshoes.com/free-iep-binder/Get your fre... more

05 Aug 2025

10 MINS

10:14

05 Aug 2025