5 Easy Ways To Prepare For An Individual Education Plan
02/24/21 • 26 min
On this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Genie shares her top five tips to empower parents for their child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings. From preparing beforehand to advocating for your child's needs, these tips can help parents feel confident going into the meeting. Plus, hear from Genie's son in a special guest appearance. Don't miss this episode and be prepared for your next IEP meeting.
Genie Dawkins
Host of The Parenting Cipher, Genie Dawkins is a single mother of four and has over 25 years of being a parent advocate of special needs children. In addition to obtaining her Certification in Integrative Health Coaching, Lateefa holds an M.S. in Non-Profit Management and a B.S. in Social Sciences. Genie is the best-selling author of two books “Not My Child: Navigating Your Child’s Learning Difficulties with IEP’s and Education Resources” and a recent release “The Joyful Family Planner”. As an educational advocacy specialist, her mission is to help parents achieve a balanced life and overcome inevitable challenges both at school and home in a way that empowers parents and children.
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On this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Genie shares her top five tips to empower parents for their child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings. From preparing beforehand to advocating for your child's needs, these tips can help parents feel confident going into the meeting. Plus, hear from Genie's son in a special guest appearance. Don't miss this episode and be prepared for your next IEP meeting.
Genie Dawkins
Host of The Parenting Cipher, Genie Dawkins is a single mother of four and has over 25 years of being a parent advocate of special needs children. In addition to obtaining her Certification in Integrative Health Coaching, Lateefa holds an M.S. in Non-Profit Management and a B.S. in Social Sciences. Genie is the best-selling author of two books “Not My Child: Navigating Your Child’s Learning Difficulties with IEP’s and Education Resources” and a recent release “The Joyful Family Planner”. As an educational advocacy specialist, her mission is to help parents achieve a balanced life and overcome inevitable challenges both at school and home in a way that empowers parents and children.
Stay Connected:
The Parenting Cipher
Website: The Parenting Cipher
iTunes: The Parenting Cipher
Spotify: The Parenting Cipher
Twitter: @ParentingCipher
Facebook: @Pcipher
Instagram: @theparentingcipher
Youtube: The Parenting Cipher
Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry.
Take control of your education and unlock your true potential with our FREE Individual Education Plan eBook!
Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-parenting-cipher.
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