Episode 52: IEP’s 101 For Parents With Special Guest Ashley Barlow

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Episode/Show Notes:

I had the honor of talking to Ashley Barlow for today’s podcast episode.  She is an attorney, mother of a son with Down Syndrome, and a former teacher. Since she has experienced the special education process from all three perspectives, she is the prefect person to interview about IEP’s. If you are new to IEP’s or just want a refresher, you aren’t going to want to miss this episode. See you inside the show!

Topics Discussed:

IEP’s

IEP acronyms

Preparing for an IEP meeting

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

Ashley’s Website: https://ashleybarlowco.com/

Ashley’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-education-advocacy-with-ashley-barlow/id1530453928

The Special Education & Advocacy Conference: https://ashleybarlowco.com/conference-2024

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