Stress-Free IEP®

Frances Shefter is an Education Attorney and Advocate who is committed to helping her clients have a Stress-Free IEP® experience. Each week you will hear from inspiring people to share information, educate you, empower you and help you get the knowledge you need.

Stress-Free IEP® is a education podcast hosted by Frances Shefter, with 159 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Frances Shefter hosts Stress-Free IEP®, a education show with 159 episodes published.

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  EP 162 | Ethan Ulanow On Neurodivergent Care, Crisis Planning, and Trust

  Sep 29, 202647 min

  Ethan Ulanow explains why families should build a list of trusted mental health providers before a child or teen reaches a crisis point. He shares what parents should look for in therapists who understand neurodivergence, PDA, LGBTQ+ youth, and suicidal ideation. Ethan also explores how his own experience as a neurodivergent clinician shapes the way he builds trust and supports clients. Learn how the right provider—and early preparation—can make getting help less overwhelming when it matters most.More content like this: https://shefterlaw.com/learning-center/ Reach Ethan here: https://www.ethanulanow.com/

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  EP 161 | Rebecca Murphy On Building Confidence Through Coding and STEM

  Sep 22, 202634 min

  Rebecca Murphy shares how STEM can turn screen time into skill time by helping kids code, create, solve problems, and build confidence. She explains why children need more than technical know-how to prepare for future careers, including teamwork, communication, creativity, and resilience. Rebecca also explores meaningful alternatives for kids who are not drawn to team sports and how hands-on technology programs can help them discover where they thrive.Reach Rebecca here: https://icodeschool.com/gambrills-md/ More content like this: https://shefterlaw.com/learning-center/

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  EP 160 | How Should My Child Learn to Read? Discover What Helps | Tara Giddings

  Sep 15, 202641 min

  If your child is struggling to read, how do you know whether the instruction or tutoring they’re receiving is truly effective? Tara Giddings, Deputy Director of LearnUp Centers, joins Frances Shefter to explain what makes a strong structured literacy program, what parents should look for when choosing reading support, and what educators need to understand about teaching reading. Learn how to ask better questions, recognize meaningful reading instruction, and find support that matches your child’s needs.

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  EP 159 | Kayla Ireland on Cerebral Palsy, Inclusion, and Being Heard

  Sep 9, 202630 min

  Kayla shares what school was really like growing up with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, from elementary school supports to college accommodations. She explains why being nonverbal should never be confused with lacking intelligence and what true inclusion looks like in everyday school life. Hear how trained paraprofessionals, supportive peers, transition planning, and strong advocacy shaped her path. Parents will learn what to ask, what schools can easily overlook, and how to help their child be included, understood, and prepared for adulthood.More content like this: https://shefterlaw.com/learning-center/

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  EP 158 | Justin H. Dove On Independent Evaluations and Parent Advocacy

  Sep 1, 202645 min

  Justin H. Dove of PEACE ED explains how parents can advocate with confidence throughout the special education process. Learn when to request an independent educational evaluation, what school psychologists actually do, and how to support gifted and twice-exceptional children. He also shares practical ways to talk with children about their disabilities while building self-awareness, trust, and empowerment.More content like this: https://shefterlaw.com/learning-center/ Website: https://peaceed4success.com/ Email: contactpeaceed@gmail.comBook a complimentary consultation call: https://peaceed.intakeq.com/booking?serviceId=30ca9259-aa9d-43a7-9465-07d60b28caea

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