270. IEP Success: How to Plan, Communicate, and Collaborate (w/April Rehrig)

We’re excited to have April Rehrig, founder of Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting, on this week! With over 20 years of experience as an elementary school teacher and school psychologist, April has spent her career empowering parents and students to achieve the best educational outcomes. From understanding the IEP’s purpose to advocating for your child’s unique strengths, April provides actionable tips on communicating effectively, collaborating with school teams, and resolving conflicts. Whether it’s your first IEP or your fifth, April’s advice will help you navigate the process confidently and clearly. Friends, we were taking notes this entire interview! Tune in to learn how to make your voice heard and ensure your child’s strengths and interests are front and center this school year. - - - SHOW NOTES Follow Rise Educational Advocacy on Instagram Learn more about Rise Educational Advocacy  Check out these resources from April Rehrig: Template and Toolkit Store  Do it Yourself IEP Workshops  Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) JOIN THE MOVEMENT Join us in celebrating and supporting The Lucky Few Podcast! For just $0.99, $4.99, or $9.99 a month, you can help us continue shouting worth and shifting narratives for people with Down syndrome. Your support makes a difference in our ability to create meaningful content, enable us to cover production costs, and explore additional opportunities to expand our resources. Become an essential part of The Lucky Few movement today!  DISCOUNT CODE Friends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code PODCAST for 10% off! HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information! LET’S CHAT Email [email protected] with your questions and Good News for future episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theluckyfewpod/support