The special education & advocacy conference

featured

Review of the January 2025 USDOE Inclusion Guidance Document

March 14, 2025

Today’s special episode is all about building and sustaining inclusive educational practices.

I'm ashley!

I'm here to empower and inspire parents and educators to become effective advocates through collaboration, education, and support.

hello,

apple podcast ⟶

spotify ⟶

Stitcher ⟶

youtube ⟶

your Monthly Membership to All Things ABCo.

ABClub

Learn more → 

Tailored Tutoring
Compassionate Coaching
Effective Advocacy

tutoring & coaching

now open → 

Tune In: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | RSS

SHOW NOTES:

Today, we’re diving deep into Section 1412 of the IDEA, which is all about State Eligibility. We’ll go through the 25 key requirements states must meet to qualify for federal funding under the IDEA. From providing a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to ensuring students’ confidentiality, and even discussing procedural safeguards, we cover it all. We’ll also talk about various topics such as child find, IEP development, LRE (least restrictive environment), and transition services. This episode is packed with important information that educators and parents must know to navigate the special education landscape effectively. So let’s get started!

  • 00:56 Understanding Key Laws: IDEA and ESEA
  • 02:37 Document Breakdown and Practical Tips
  • 03:27 The Importance of Policy Documents
  • 04:13 Roadmap and Themes
  • 05:26 Diving into the Introduction
  • 10:03 ESEA and Inclusive Education
  • 11:16 Title I: Systems and Funding
  • 16:53 Title I: Teaching and Learning
  • 21:01 School Wide Programs and Inclusion
  • 31:19 Using IDEA for Inclusion
  • 40:29 Collaboration and Professional Development
  • 42:37 School Climate and LRE
  • 48:29 Conclusion and Next Steps

Resources

The IEP Guru Academy

The Collaborative IEP Membership

Building and Sustaining Inclusive Educational Practices


Never miss out on a new episode by joining my mailing list here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f43ff3f99f8080026e08ed7

+ show Comments

- Hide Comments

add a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Are you ready to feel confident, equipped, and empowered in your advocacy journey? Whether you're a parent, teacher, advocate, therapist, or administrator, this conference is designed just for you!

February 26-28