
Becoming an Imperfect Advocate
02/21/24 • 69 min
SEASON 2 - "The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.
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Episode 4: Becoming an Imperfect Advocate
Check out my book at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-imperfect-advocate-d-w/1144444132
In this episode I share why I wrote a book. I share more details of my personal history involving dispute resolution within the special education system in Georgia, USA. It provided me with a wealth of experiences, insights, and challenges. I utilized this background knowledge to write my book, "The Imperfect Advocate".
I share my IEE request letter and ultimately the IEP revocation letter that lead up to the final withdrawal from public school education all together.
Find more information on IEP and IEE at: https://adayinourshoes.com/iee-independent-education-evaluation/
I want to share my experience to help parents understand that if they are currently in the public school and special education battle, they're not alone. I have been there too. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
My hope is that season 2 will help people realize and empathize with other homeschool families like myself. Parents should work together to facilitate change and fight for all education to improve to work for the families that the tax dollars are from.
Get bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SEASON 2 - "The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.
Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/
Track: Earth by HoliznaCC0
From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 3.0
Episode 4: Becoming an Imperfect Advocate
Check out my book at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-imperfect-advocate-d-w/1144444132
In this episode I share why I wrote a book. I share more details of my personal history involving dispute resolution within the special education system in Georgia, USA. It provided me with a wealth of experiences, insights, and challenges. I utilized this background knowledge to write my book, "The Imperfect Advocate".
I share my IEE request letter and ultimately the IEP revocation letter that lead up to the final withdrawal from public school education all together.
Find more information on IEP and IEE at: https://adayinourshoes.com/iee-independent-education-evaluation/
I want to share my experience to help parents understand that if they are currently in the public school and special education battle, they're not alone. I have been there too. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
My hope is that season 2 will help people realize and empathize with other homeschool families like myself. Parents should work together to facilitate change and fight for all education to improve to work for the families that the tax dollars are from.
Get bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SEASON 2 - "The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.
Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/
Track: Earth by HoliznaCC0
From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 3.0
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Neuroscience offers invaluable insights into how the brain processes and retains information. Understanding these principles empowers us to optimize teaching methods for effective learning.
Get bonus content on PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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