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 • 61 episodes
Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham
Latest Episodes
Ask the Advocate: Dexcom Denials, Aides, Accommodations & LRE Truths
This week’s Ask the Advocate is packed with real questions from parents, teachers, and advocates across the country—and straight answers you won’t hear anywhere else.From Denton ISD removing a child’s Dexcom, to confusion around...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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48:15
Unpacking the Supreme Court Decision: A.J.T. vs. Osseo Area Schools with Dr. Mitchell Yell
he U.S. Supreme Court has spoken—A.J.T. vs. Osseo Area Schools is now a landmark decision shaping the future of special education rights.In this powerful episode of Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham sits dow...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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57:42
Understanding Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) in Special Education
What exactly is an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE), and when should you request one? In this episode of Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham breaks down the facts about IEEs under IDEA and why they matter for parent...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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28:57
Falsified Service Logs, Shortened Days, and IEP Complaints Explained | Special Education Boss®
This week on Special Education Boss®, Karen Mayer Cunningham tackles tough parent and teacher questions that expose what really happens inside IEP and 504 meetings. From falsified service logs to shortened school days, denials of service...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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42:31
IEP & 504 Q&A: Resource Classes, Behavior Goals, Health Plans, and More
In this Special Education Boss® episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham tackles your top special education questions—cutting through the confusion with clear, direct answers on IEPs, 504s, data collection, medical needs, and more.🔥 H...
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Episode 55
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