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Big Changes Ahead? What’s Happening with the U.S. Department of Education and What It Means for Special Education

The Trump administration has indicated that its plan at the beginning of its administration is to flood citizens with a barrage of information and a tidal wave of change  to invoke overwhelm, allowing them to force policy and legislative changes on us before we see them coming.

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I’m thrilled to be back after my spring break. In this episode, we continue our exploration of Section 1414 of IDEA, focusing on evaluations, eligibility determinations, individualized education programs, and educational placements.

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In this episode of the Collaborative IEP Podcast, I’m Ashley Barlow, your host. We continue our exploration of the IDEA, specifically focusing on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

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In this episode I’ll continue to break down Section 1414, Part B of the IDEA, focusing on the determination of eligibility.

In this special episode of The Collaborative IEP Podcast, I’m diving into a big case you might’ve heard about—Texas vs. Becerra (now Kennedy)—and what it could mean for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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In this episode of the Collaborative IEP Podcast, I dive deep into the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), focusing specifically on evaluations and the IEP document itself.

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

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