{"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":"Shifts are Happening: Pay Attention!","slug":"shifts-are-happening-pay-attention","published_at":"2026-01-20T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577/shifts-are-happening-pay-attention","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/84b92a4f-adfd-4305-a623-7aa4e31419fb.mp3","summary":"2026 has already had an interesting start, with numerous changes to education, particularly here in California. We urge you to check with your state representatives to see what’s happening in your state amid the chaos and confusion of the current state of US education. Your voice needs to be heard! We want this solo episode to focus on the trends we are seeing right now and how parents can be proactive. One of the biggest problems is the lack of services for the kids who need them most; so many are struggling to learn and function, but they are deemed ineligible for IEPs. Join us to learn more! Show Highlights: Understanding the federal law and its interpretation of IEP eligibility Decisions are made in various ways and based on various criteria from state to state Accommodations and supports are wonderful, but how would that child do without those in place? Being the squeaky wheel has its advantages. What the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) provides Digging deeper into social skills and problem-solving skills can help identify special needs. Parents can ask for additional assessments and evaluations from their school district. Special education analysis needs to be done from a holistic perspective that considers each child as a whole person. 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 rating and review help ot…","meta_description":"2026 has already had an interesting start, with numerous changes to education, particularly here in California. We urge you to check with your state repre…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1799,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577/episodes/shifts-are-happening-pay-attention/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/shifts-are-happening-pay-attention.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}