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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

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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.

    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
    234. Curriculum in the IEP? Yes!

    234. Curriculum in the IEP? Yes!

    Chaos erupted on my Instagram when I asked if teachers and parents list curriculum in IEPs. 75% said no, fearing issues if a student moves districts or the curriculum stops working. But I'm here to set the record straight!
    Listing curriculum (in areas like present levels, not goals) provides crucial context on what worked before. It doesn't lock you in - we can make adjustments as needed. And if you're unfamiliar with the listed curriculum? The IEP can include training support!
    In this episode, I dish on the heated DM exchanges, tackle common objections, and remind us all that transparency and collaboration are key. After all, we're on the same team working hard for to build ah-mazing IEPs. 
    Learn more about becoming a Master IEP Coach®: https://www.masteriepcoach.com/mentorship
    Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/catherinewhitcher/
     

    • 9 min

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