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
Live Q&A: Hard Truths, Real Questions, and Why The Epic IEP Changes Everything
Karen shares why she wrote The Epic IEP, who it’s for, and how this book delivers a clear roadmap for parents, educators, and advocates to navigate and negotiate successful student outcomes — without guesswork, confusion, or misinformation.
💬 Inside this episode:
- Who The Epic IEP is really for (and why every teacher, parent, and advocate needs it)
- The biggest lies told in IEP meetings — and how to respond with truth and data
- What to do when schools retaliate against parents or ignore IDEA timelines
- When to request compensatory time, a due process hearing, or a state complaint
- Why the Epic IEP isn’t just a book — it’s a movement for change
- Stories of hope, heartbreak, and humor from real IEP tables across America
Karen also previews her upcoming Paraprofessional Webinar and the Epic IEP Mastery Summit (February 6) — both designed to equip you to train, lead, and advocate with clarity.
📘 Pre-order The Epic IEP today:
👉 Amazon Link
🎁 Then go to TheEpicIEP.com
to unlock $500 in pre-order bonuses, including your FREE ticket to the Epic IEP Mastery Summit (February 6).
🎓 Want ongoing weekly training?
Join The Epic IEP Academy — the premier professional development community for parents, educators, and advocates.
👉 https://www.skool.com/special-education-academy/about
📱 Follow @SpecialEducationBoss on TikTok, subscribe on YouTube, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Buzzsprout.
✨ 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.
👉 Subscribe & never miss an episode — new episodes drop every week!
🎓 Join The Academy: Weekly live trainings + 250+ hours of advocacy tools & expert resources
🔗 Learn more at The Academy
📬 Have a question? Email us at advocate@specialeducationacademy.com
📱 Follow Karen on:
- TikTok & Instagram: @specialeducationboss
- YouTube: Special Education Academy
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