Adriane|IEP Coach Podcast: Helping Parents Advocate Confidently in the IEP & Special Education Process
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What to Say in an IEP Meeting: Parent Advocacy Tips That Actually Work
May 5, 2026
7m 58s
Stop Trusting the School—Start Understanding Your Child’s IEP
Apr 10, 2026
7m 51s
They’re Failing Your Child… and Calling It ‘Progress’”
Apr 3, 2026
6m 28s
Why Your Child’s IEP Isn’t Working (And What Schools Aren’t Telling You)
Mar 27, 2026
6m 58s
IEP Meetings Explained: Why They Feel Intimidating (And How Parents Take Back Control)
Mar 15, 2026
8m 37s
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| 5/5/26 |  What to Say in an IEP Meeting: Parent Advocacy Tips That Actually Work | Send us Fan Mail Struggling with what to say in an IEP meeting? You’re not alone. In this episode, Adrian breaks down exactly what parents should say during IEP meetings to advocate effectively and be taken seriously by the school team. If you’ve ever felt unheard, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond during an IEP meeting, this episode gives you clear, actionable phrases you can use immediately. You’ll learn: ✔️ What to say in an IEP meeting as a parent ✔️ How to ask for more support the ri... | 7m 58s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | Stop Trusting the School—Start Understanding Your Child’s IEP | Send us Fan Mail You trusted the school to do what’s best for your child. But what if that trust is exactly why your child isn’t getting what they need? In this episode, Adrian breaks down why blindly trusting the IEP process can actually hold your child back—and what parents need to understand to truly advocate. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why schools don’t always tell you everything ✔️ How “we’re doing our best” can still fall short ✔️ The hidden gaps inside most IEPs ✔️ How to shift from trusting… to... | 7m 51s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 | They’re Failing Your Child… and Calling It ‘Progress’” | Send us Fan Mail Your child has an IEP. The school says they’re making progress. But at home? You’re not seeing it. In this episode, Adrian breaks down the uncomfortable truth about “IEP progress”—and why what schools report doesn’t always reflect what your child actually needs. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why “making progress” can be misleading ✔️ How schools use vague data to avoid accountability ✔️ The signs your child is being underserved ✔️ What to say when the school tells you everything is “fine”... | 6m 28s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 | Why Your Child’s IEP Isn’t Working (And What Schools Aren’t Telling You) | Send us Fan Mail If your child has an IEP but you’re still seeing little to no real progress, this episode will help you understand why. In this episode, Adrian breaks down the real reasons IEPs fail—and what schools don’t clearly explain to parents. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why vague goals lead to weak results ✔️ How to tell if services don’t match your child’s needs ✔️ What “progress” should actually look like ✔️ What to say in your next IEP meeting to advocate with confidence This episode is about... | 6m 58s | ||||||
| 3/15/26 | IEP Meetings Explained: Why They Feel Intimidating (And How Parents Take Back Control) | Send us Fan Mail Many parents walk into an IEP meeting feeling overwhelmed, outnumbered, and unsure of how to advocate for their child. If you’ve ever left an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting wondering what just happened, you are not alone. In this episode of the Adriane | IEP Coach Podcast, Adriane breaks down the real reasons IEP meetings can feel intimidating and explains how parents can confidently participate as equal members of the IEP team. You’ll learn how the IEP proces... | 8m 37s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | You Signed the IEP. Why Nothing Changed (And What To Do Next) | Send us Fan Mail You signed the IEP. You trusted the process. And yet… nothing changed. If your child still isn’t making meaningful progress despite having an IEP, this episode breaks down why that happens and what parents can do about it. In this episode of Adriane | IEP Coach Podcast, we unpack the most common reasons IEPs fail to produce real results — from vague goals and weak services to lack of measurable progress monitoring and incomplete evaluations. You’ll learn: Why signing an IEP d... | 6m 03s | ||||||
| 2/22/26 | UNPACKING SCHOOL EVALUATIONS | Send us Fan Mail Unpacking School Evaluations School evaluations can feel overwhelming—filled with test scores, percentiles, acronyms, and language that sounds official but doesn’t always feel clear. In this episode of Adriane | IEP Coach Podcast, we break down how to read and understand your child’s school evaluation so you can walk into IEP meetings informed and confident. You’ll learn what evaluation reports are actually measuring, how eligibility decisions are made, and what red flags par... | 8m 11s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | The Truth About Special Education: Why Inclusion Changes Lives | Send us Fan Mail What if the way schools separate students with disabilities is shaping their entire future? In this episode, we explore how special education systems have historically isolated children and limited life opportunities — often under the belief that it was “best” for them. Drawing from real classroom experience and global research, this conversation reveals how inclusive education leads to stronger learning, deeper social connections, and better long-term outcomes for all studen... | 5m 39s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 |  Special Education Explained: What Parents Need to Know From Eligibility to IEPs | Send us Fan Mail Special education can feel overwhelming—filled with laws, acronyms, and systems parents are expected to understand without ever being taught. In this episode of Adriane | IEP Coach Podcast, we break down everything parents need to know about special education in clear, plain language. From how children become eligible for services to how IEPs are written and enforced, this episode walks you through the foundations of the special education system so you can advocate with confi... | 5m 32s | ||||||
| 1/31/26 | Fixing Special Education Starts With Training | Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest barrier to a strong IEP isn’t intent, but training? We pull back the curtain on why so many teams feel stuck—despite a robust legal framework—and share how districts nationwide are turning confusion into clarity, and tension into teamwork. From the startling statistic that most educators lack special education law training to the real-world impact on families, we map the gap between what the law requires and what actually happens in schools. We talk candi... | 9m 20s | ||||||
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| 1/30/26 |  IEP vs. 504: The Real Difference—and the Rights Parents Must Know | Send us Fan Mail The difference between an IEP and a 504 plan is one of the most confusing—and most important—things parents need to understand in special education. In this episode of Adriane | IEP Coach Podcast, we break down the real, legal differences between an IEP and a 504 plan, what each one actually provides, and how eligibility is determined under federal law. You’ll learn why an IEP changes what your child is taught, while a 504 plan changes how they access learning—and why that di... | 3m 19s | ||||||
| 1/24/26 |  Special Education Is Not a Room: What the IEP Process Really Means for Parents | Send us Fan Mail When most people hear “special education,” they picture a classroom, a hallway, or a separate space in the school. But special education is not a room — it’s a legal, rights-based system designed to support how children learn, not to fix them. In this episode, we break down what the IEP process actually is and what schools often don’t explain clearly to families. You’ll learn how special education intersects with civil rights law, learning science, and behavior — and why pare... | 17m 24s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 |  The 5 Foundations of an Effective IEP | Send us Fan Mail The 5 Foundations of an Effective IEP An IEP should be more than a document—it should be a plan that actually works. In this episode, we break down the five foundational elements every effective IEP must have to support meaningful progress for students with disabilities. You’ll learn how these foundations work together, why missing even one can weaken the entire plan, and how parents can spot gaps that often go unnoticed. This episode will help you understand: What makes an I... | 8m 03s | ||||||
| 1/17/26 | IEP versus 504 and Parental Rights | Send us Fan Mail IEP or 504—what’s the difference, and why does it matter for your child? In this episode of The IEP Coach Podcast, we break down one of the most confusing—and most misunderstood—parts of special education: the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan, and the legal rights parents have in both processes. If you’ve ever walked into a meeting feeling overwhelmed, unsure what you’re agreeing to, or unclear on what the school is actually required to provide, this episode is for yo... | 12m 08s | ||||||
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