Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham
The Special Education Boss® Podcast is where advocacy meets action. Join Karen Mayer Cunningham each week as she empowers parents and professionals to understand their rights, navigate the system, and show up strong at the IEP table.
Podcasting since 2025 • 89 episodes
Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham
Latest Episodes
Paraprofessionals, 504 vs IEP, PWN, and Back-to-School Prep
In this Ask The Advocate session, Karen Mayer Cunningham answers rapid-fire questions on everything from paraprofessionals and “direct supervision” to prior written notice (PWN), Child Find, reconvenes, data access, and how...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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27:08
Latte & Learn: DATA First, IEP Prep, Homeschool vs. Public School, and Rapid Q&A
Need a quick caffeine boost for your advocacy? In this Latte & Learn session, Karen Mayer Cunningham and Cindy dig into the “dirty four-letter word” in special education—DATA—and why decisions at the IEP table must be driven b...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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28:43
Quick Rapid-Fire Q&A with Karen Mayer Cunningham
Ever wish you could ask Karen Mayer Cunningham all your special education questions — and get straight answers, fast?This episode is for you. 💥Join Karen for a rapid-fire Q&A covering real parent and teacher quest...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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9:15
Do you know what to do once you receive your Full Individual Evaluation (FIE)?
In this episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, walks you through what happens after you receive your child’s evaluation results and how to prepare for your eligibility and IEP meeting with confidence.Karen e...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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7:36
Time, Prep & Participation in IEP Meetings: How Parents Can Secure Their Rights
When it comes to IEP meetings, three key elements can make or break the process: Time, Prep, and Participation. In this episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, unpacks what parents, educators, and advocates need to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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8:47
