239 épisodes

The Special Education Inner Circle podcast is hosted by Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed, founder of the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship + Network. Get your notebook ready as Catherine brings you real-world strategies for everyone at the IEP table. With her family's experience in the disability community and her journey from Special Education classroom teacher to IEP expert, Catherine knows what it takes to prepare students and families for the future. Get ready to be inspired and learn actionable steps you can take immediately to change your special education experience.

Special Education Inner Circle Catherine Whitcher

    • Éducation

The Special Education Inner Circle podcast is hosted by Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed, founder of the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship + Network. Get your notebook ready as Catherine brings you real-world strategies for everyone at the IEP table. With her family's experience in the disability community and her journey from Special Education classroom teacher to IEP expert, Catherine knows what it takes to prepare students and families for the future. Get ready to be inspired and learn actionable steps you can take immediately to change your special education experience.

    240. Courageously Hit Refresh and Have Less Stress at the IEP Table

    240. Courageously Hit Refresh and Have Less Stress at the IEP Table

    It's time to break free of unnecessary stress at the IEP table and courageously hit refresh. 
    Finally, give yourself permission to let go of methods or programs that just aren't working - even if you poured tons of effort into them initially. Whether it's a teaching approach, therapy plan, or accommodation, if it's causing more headaches than progress, let it go! 
    Hitting refresh also means a shift that flips the script on how you approach IEPs. Instead of just checking legal boxes, listen in to get perspective on how to start with your child's or student's unique needs and let the law support that vision. It's a total game-changer!
    Tune in and you'll walk away seeing the IEP process through a fresh lens, packed with strategies to maximize a child's growth while prioritizing your own well being. 
    Send me a DM on Instagram Here
    Get Free IEP Resources Here
    Learn to become a Master IEP Coach® Here
     

    • 15 min
    239. Create Your Double Win This Summer

    239. Create Your Double Win This Summer

    Are you constantly striving and achieving at the IEP table, only to crash from burnout shortly after? I've been there, and in this episode I'm sharing how the concept of "high performance" changed everything for me.
    You'll learn the 6 key habits around clarity, energy, productivity and more that allowed me to raise my baseline to a consistent state of joy and engagement - even amid major life struggles like divorce, health crises, and financial troubles.
    I'll walk you through how to implement these habits in a way that fits your unique schedule, so you can finally feel that confidence and alignment you crave, not just at the IEP table but across all areas of your life.
    It's time to stop the cycle of short-term achievement followed by burnout. Join me for an open conversation about creating your "double win" this summer through my 12-week mentorship! 
    Join the Summer Mentorship: www.masteriepcoach.com/mentorship
    Got questions? Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinewhitcher/

    • 35 min
    238. Feeling Burnt Out? You need sustainable IEPs

    238. Feeling Burnt Out? You need sustainable IEPs

    Burnout, exhaustion, and that "never again" feeling after an unsustainable IEP year? Let's get real about the tendency to overload IEPs with too many goals, accommodations, and responsibilities - leaving teachers, therapists, parents, and children overwhelmed.
    Prioritization is crucial for sustainable IEPs that drive real progress. Stripping back IEPs to the highest-impact, "needle-moving" areas is key to consistently targeting and data-tracking those catalysts for growth, rather than spreading yourselve too thin trying a little bit of everything.
    Learn how to ditch the "fluff" and create focused IEPs that are appropriate yet achievable long-term at www.masteriepcoach.com
     

    • 8 min
    237. What 3 Words Do People Say Behind Your Back After an IEP Meeting?

    237. What 3 Words Do People Say Behind Your Back After an IEP Meeting?

    What three words would people use to describe you after an IEP meeting?  Maybe you owned traits like "caring," "patient," and "collaborative" - or maybe there's room to level up.
    As the school year ends, I share examples from Master IEP Coaches® striving to be a "lifeline," "data-driven," and "calm" for families. What three words do you wish defined your approach to getting the most out of IEP meetings?
    Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinewhitcher/
    Learn More About Master IEP Coach®: https://www.masteriepcoach.com/
    Get 12 IEP Questions You Need to Ask Before Your Next IEP Meeting: https://www.masteriepcoach.com/blog/12-iep-questions-with-master-iep-coach-founder-catherine-whitcher-m-ed
     

    • 10 min
    236. 3 Buckets of End of the Year IEP Concerns

    236. 3 Buckets of End of the Year IEP Concerns

    End of school year chaos got you frazzled? Let me walk you through how to brain dump your concerns, create your 3 buckets, and give you insights on 3 situations I'm coaching parents and teachers through right now inside the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship. 
    If you're struggling through concerns like placement changes for next year, building transitions, and prepping for high school transition services, you're not alone. 
    Get personalized IEP strategies through the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship to stop overthinking IEPs for good!
    Learn More About Master IEP Coach®: https://www.masteriepcoach.com/
    Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinewhitcher/
     

    • 17 min
    235. Your Secret Sauce to a Better School Year Next Year

    235. Your Secret Sauce to a Better School Year Next Year

    Special Education Teachers and Parents, Was this school year easier than expected, or more difficult than you imagined? In this must-listen episode, I share eye-opening poll results, guide you through identifying your true desires for a better next school year, and 3 must-have steps to get there!
    Plus, discover the opportunity to become a Master IEP Coach® through my summer mentorship! 
    Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinewhitcher/
    Learn More About Master IEP Coach®: https://www.masteriepcoach.com/
    Get 12 IEP Questions You Need to Ask Before Your Next IEP Meeting: https://www.masteriepcoach.com/blog/12-iep-questions-with-master-iep-coach-founder-catherine-whitcher-m-ed

    • 13 min

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