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.
Special Education Boss® with Karen Mayer Cunningham
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 questions about IEPs, 504s, paraprofessionals, behavior, homeschool transitions, private school rights, suspensions, and more.
Karen brings her trademark humor, clarity, and tough-love truth to every answer — reminding us that when it comes to student rights, “direct supervision” actually means direct supervision.
✳️ What You’ll Learn
- What “direct supervision” of paraprofessionals really means
- Whether paraprofessionals can teach without a certified special educator
- How often a student receiving behavioral services can be suspended
- The truth about IEP vs. 504 for mental health needs
- What to do when your child can’t stay awake in class
- Why reevaluations for dyslexia may (or may not) be required
- And much more in this lightning round of real-world advocacy
📚 Resources Mentioned
- The Epic IEP Book: https://TheEpicIEP.com
- Join The Academy: https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about
- Download the Special Education Academy App: available in the App Store + Google Play
💬 Connect + Learn More
Follow Karen Mayer Cunningham — The Special Education Boss® , @specialeducationboss, EVERYWHERE for daily advocacy training and resources.
✨ When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody. ✨
👩⚖️ Hosted by Karen Mayer Cunningham, Advocate & Special Education Boss®
Each week, Karen shares real stories, legal insights, and no-nonsense strategies to help you navigate special education with clarity and confidence.
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📬 Have a question? Email us at advocate@specialeducationacademy.com
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