{"podcast":{"title":"Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast","slug":"inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577","podcast_index_feed_id":903577,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/inclusive-education-pro/","website_url":"http://iepcalifornia.org/blog/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6eb2be5e-2b83-4b38-85a5-70d48df2ed16/newicon.jpg","author":"Inclusive Education Project","episode_count":213,"summary":"Disability rights is the next frontier in civil rights. We believe education is the key to building an inclusive society and ensuring that all students are given an equal opportunity. The Inclusive Education Project Podcast, hosted by Special Education and Civil Rights attorneys, Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett, offers a fresh, smart perspective on what it takes to truly make our educational systems and communities inclusive. Tune in each week as Amanda and Vickie share insight on topics ranging from education reform to advocating for equal rights for all students, and participating in modern activism. This show will also offer user-friendly resources to help you and your family navigate the educational playing field.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577"},"episode":{"title":"Don’t Wait: The Critical Window for TK & Kindergarten IEPs (And Why Early Intervention Matters)","slug":"don-t-wait-the-critical-window-for-tk-kindergarten-ieps-and-why-early-intervention-matters","published_at":"2026-04-14T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577/don-t-wait-the-critical-window-for-tk-kindergarten-ieps-and-why-early-intervention-matters","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577","url":"http://iepcalifornia.org/blog/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f34ddbe0-a744-4409-a23a-7813446c9f4f.mp3","summary":"As the school year winds down, this is a critical window for families and educators. If there’s anything you’ve been meaning to put in motion before summer, now is the time to act. Planning ahead is essential, and school districts often operate on fixed timelines, leaving limited flexibility for scheduling assessments and services. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the challenges many families face in kindergarten and transitional kindergarten classrooms when it comes to getting students evaluated and connected with the support they need. Tune in as we break it down and share what you should know. Show Highlights: The reality of expectations for TK students measured against kindergarten standards Watch out for the “typical peer” trap. What we are seeing from schools An example to support this question: “Which group of typical peers is my child being compared to?” Does the level of support prove that the child needs services? Understanding the functional component of education (lining up, transitioning to other classrooms, grasping routines and procedures, etc.) The purpose of an IEP is to provide consistent implementation from year to year. It’s not appropriate to rely on the “COVID baby” designation to excuse a student’s struggles. Early intervention is everything! Resources: Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org . Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts , Pandora , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Your…","meta_description":"As the school year winds down, this is a critical window for families and educators. If there’s anything you’ve been meaning to put in motion before summe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1642,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577/episodes/don-t-wait-the-critical-window-for-tk-kindergarten-ieps-and-why-early-intervention-matters/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577/don-t-wait-the-critical-window-for-tk-kindergarten-ieps-and-why-early-intervention-matters.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}