Ask DCSEAC: Your Special Education Questions Answered
From SpecialEd, IEPs, 504s, Oh my! Conversations with DCSEAC by DCSEAC
March 23, 2026 · 37 min · Season 1 · Episode 26
About this episode
Aleia Mastroianni and Meredith host a crossover Q&A addressing various special education topics including IEPs, 504s, and ADHD support.
First Crossover Q&A: Autism Team Access, IEP vs 504, ADHD After School, and Finding Community Aleia Mastroianni and Meredith host their first crossover Q&A for “SpecialEd, IEPs, 504s, Oh my,” answering listener and event-submitted questions. They explain how to request DCSD autism or behavioral team consultation through the school (escalating to coordinators/directors if needed) and note team leads Jennifer Tilley and Keith Souza. They cover center-based CPI training, how AN (Affective Needs) programs may serve a mixed population including some students with moderate ASD and the need for individualized supports, and clarify IEPs (specialized instruction with measurable goals under 13 disability categories) versus 504s (access accommodations, including support for medical/mental-health absences). They discuss after-school ADHD rebound strategies (medication boosters, structure, co-regulation, therapies), DCSEAC support group shifts and planned community nights, parent roles in IEP goal-setting and amending goals, and confirm out-of-district students can still join Unified Sports at their homeschool. Two future episodes will address ODD and care resources over school…
People in this episode
Hosts: Aleia Mastroianni, Meredith
Topics covered
- Special Education
- IEP vs 504
- Autism Support
- ADHD Strategies
- Parent Advocacy
- Community Support
Keywords
- IEP
- 504
- Autism
- ADHD
- Special Education
- Community Support
- Parent Advocacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: DCSEAC, DCSD
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