About this episode

The episode discusses recent changes in education, particularly in California, and encourages parents to advocate for their children's needs regarding IEP eligibility.

2026 has already had an interesting start, with numerous changes to education, particularly here in California. We urge you to check with your state representatives to see what’s happening in your state amid the chaos and confusion of the current state of US education. Your voice needs to be heard! We want this solo episode to focus on the trends we are seeing right now and how parents can be proactive. One of the biggest problems is the lack of services for the kids who need them most; so many are struggling to learn and function, but they are deemed ineligible for IEPs. Join us to learn more! Show Highlights: Understanding the federal law and its interpretation of IEP eligibility Decisions are made in various ways and based on various criteria from state to state Accommodations and supports are wonderful, but how would that child do without those in place? Being the squeaky wheel has its advantages. What the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) provides Digging deeper into social skills and problem-solving skills can help identify special needs. Parents can ask for additional assessments and evaluations from their school district. Special education analysis needs to be done from a…

People in this episode

Host: Inclusive Education Project

Topics covered

• education changes
• IEP eligibility
• parent advocacy
• special education
• California education
• proactive parenting

Keywords

• education
• IEP
• California
• special needs
• parent advocacy
• federal law
• accommodations
• social skills
• evaluations

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: IEP

Places: California

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