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IQ Testing, Disability Categories, and Inclusion: What You Need to Know

How does IQ testing affect your child’s eligibility for special education services, their disability category under IDEA, and their placement in the least restrictive environment (LRE)? In this episode, we break it all down.

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Today, we’re diving deep into Section 1412 of the IDEA, which is all about State Eligibility.

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The episode begins with a brief overview of the significance of staying informed through trusted sources in light of recent federal-level changes.

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You know what wasn’t on my BINGO card for 2025? An Anti-Inclusion Narrative!

In this episode of The Collaborative IEP Podcast, I sit down with Megan Pinchback, a highly trained CALT dyslexia therapist and owner of Dyslexia on Demand, to talk all things dyslexia intervention—from the gold standard in tutor and teacher training to the hallmarks of effective reading instruction.

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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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You’re definitely not alone if you love a disabled person and have struggled to find a church community.

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