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140: Is Pull-Out Support Helping or Hurting? Navigating Special Ed Services with Clarity

Author
Special Education Strategist
Published
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://audioboom.com/posts/8755980

Join Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P and special education strategist, alongside guest Jackie Beach—early childhood expert and founder of Rally Family Support—as they unpack the real impact of pull-out vs. push-in services. Are students gaining what they need or missing what matters most?



This episode is part of our 12-week, parent-focused summer series answering real IEP questions with real strategies.



3 Key Takeaways


  • Ask the right questions: Timing, impact, and provider consistency matter.

  • Balance is everything: A strong IEP should support both learning and belonging.

  • Collaboration counts: General and special ed teams must align goals to keep kids connected.


Resources Mentioned


  • Learn more about LRE (Least Restrictive Environment): Center for Parent Information and Resources

  • Understand your rights under IDEA: Wrightslaw’s Parent Guide to IDEA

  • Visualize service time: Use this sample IEP service tracker from Understood.org



Contact Wendy

Website: LearningEssentialsEDU.com

Instagram: @learningessentials

LinkedIn: Wendy Taylor

Facebook: TutoringLE



Explore the Course

Cracking the Code to Special Education Eligibility – Learn the 4 Es and unlock services your child deserves: Click here





Listen & Subscribe

Apple: The Special Ed Strategist with Wendy Taylor

All platforms: pod.link/1639953041



Connect with Jackie Beach

Jackie Beach is the founder of Rally Family Support and an expert in early childhood systems and family engagement. Learn more: https://www.rallysupportsfamilies.com/

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