Special Education Strategist: Expert Advice for IEPs, 504 Plans, Dyslexia, Parent Advocacy, Learning Disabilities, Executive Function, Dysgraphia, ADHD, Autism, Neurodivergent
Overwhelmed, lost, dismissed in IEP/504 systems — seeking help, clarity, and support? You're not alone!
Hosted by Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P, a certified educational therapist, IEP coach, and parent advocate with over 20 years of experience helping families navigate special education. Wendy is the founder of Learning Essentials and a trusted voice in decoding IEPs, literacy challenges, and executive function needs. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or professional, Wendy brings compassionate expertise, real-life strategies, and empowering guidance to help you support the child you care about.
Hosted by Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P, a certified educational therapist, IEP coach, and parent advocate with over 20 years of experience helping families navigate special education. Wendy is the founder of Learning Essentials and a trusted voice in decoding IEPs, literacy challenges, and executive function needs. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or professional, Wendy brings compassionate expertise, real-life strategies, and empowering guidance to help you support the child you care about.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 144
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
83: IEP Strategy - Prior Written Notice: Unveiling A Parent's Secret Weapon
What's PWN?
- PWN, or Prior Written Notice, is your backstage pass to understanding school recommendations and your child's educational journey.
- It's your GPS, guiding you through changes in your chil…
00:15:26 |
Tue 14 Nov 2023
82: Raising A Self Driven Child with Ned Johnson
The Impact of Parental Stress
- Ned Johnson discusses the detrimental effects of parental stress, which often leads to over-emotional and overreactive behavior in parents.
- The connection between paren…
01:08:04 |
Tue 07 Nov 2023
81: IEP Strategy - The Power of Parent Input Statements
Join Wendy Taylor, your host on "The Special Ed Strategist" podcast, in a solo episode that's a game-changer for parents navigating the world of special education.
In this episode:
🔍 Uncover the Cr…
In this episode:
🔍 Uncover the Cr…
00:13:35 |
Tue 31 Oct 2023
80: Preparing Diverse Learners For College Success with Eric Endlich
In this informative episode, Wendy converses with expert guest Eric Endlich, discussing college readiness for students with special needs. The discussion touches on critical aspects of the college se…
00:53:31 |
Tue 24 Oct 2023
79: IEP Strategy: Due Process
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Specialized Strategist Podcast with your host, Wendy Taylor. In this episode, we'll delve into the crucial concept of "Due Process in Special Education" a…
00:13:53 |
Tue 17 Oct 2023
78: The CO-OP Approach and Developmental Coordination Disorder
In this episode of The Special Ed Strategist, Terryl Rosenberg, PT, DPT, explores the Cognitive Orientation Approach to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) and Developmental Coordination Disorder …
00:56:05 |
Tue 10 Oct 2023
77: IEP Strategy: Navigating IEP Mediation
Welcome back to another episode of The Special Ed Strategist with your host, Wendy Taylor! In our last episode, we delved into the world of facilitated IEPs. If you missed it, you definitely want to …
00:12:07 |
Tue 03 Oct 2023
76: Holistic Learning Support for Special Education With Gabrielle Czaja
We're diving deep into the world of holistic learning, and we've got some game-changing insights and strategies lined up to empower your child or student. 🌟
Here are the key takeaways you won't want…
Here are the key takeaways you won't want…
00:52:25 |
Tue 26 Sep 2023
75: IEP Strategy: Facilitated IEP's
🔹 In this episode of the Special Ed Strategist Podcast, Wendy Taylor delves into the world of IEP facilitation, shedding light on its significance in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) proces…
00:09:11 |
Tue 19 Sep 2023
74: Mom Turned Advocate With Destiny Huff
Episode Brief:
Joining us today is Destiny Huff, a mental health professional and mom turned advocate! She guides us through some of the key points of being present and on top of the IEP process. Y…
Joining us today is Destiny Huff, a mental health professional and mom turned advocate! She guides us through some of the key points of being present and on top of the IEP process. Y…
00:55:16 |
Tue 12 Sep 2023
73: Finding Your Voice With Meg Flanagan (Military & IEP)
Episode Brief:
This conversation will give you some amazing insight into what transitioning between school systems looks like for all types of kids, but especially for military students with IEP’s …
This conversation will give you some amazing insight into what transitioning between school systems looks like for all types of kids, but especially for military students with IEP’s …
01:06:40 |
Tue 25 Jul 2023
72: IEP Strategy: Reviewing & Revising The IEP
Follow along today as we go over the top 20 questions I get from parents!
Other solo episodes to listen to:
Other solo episodes to listen to:
00:20:20 |
Tue 18 Jul 2023
71: Smart Self-Care With Robin Brannan
Episode Brief:
We are talking about everything self-care for parents AND professionals with neurodivergent children! Join us today as we break down some essential tips with Robin Brannan, LCMFT wit…
We are talking about everything self-care for parents AND professionals with neurodivergent children! Join us today as we break down some essential tips with Robin Brannan, LCMFT wit…
00:54:43 |
Tue 11 Jul 2023
70: The Childhood Collective
Episode Brief:
You may have never met a group of amazing professionals quite like The Childhood Collective! Join us as we talk through some of the best practices for students with ADHD. Tune in and…
You may have never met a group of amazing professionals quite like The Childhood Collective! Join us as we talk through some of the best practices for students with ADHD. Tune in and…
00:59:31 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
68: Let's Get Social, The Right Way With CASEN
Episode Brief:
Listen in and listen up to this amazing conversation with Dr. Myava Clark and her son Chris Clark Jr. as we discuss their strategies for staying safe and healthy online and on social…
Listen in and listen up to this amazing conversation with Dr. Myava Clark and her son Chris Clark Jr. as we discuss their strategies for staying safe and healthy online and on social…
00:52:48 |
Tue 13 Jun 2023
66: Helping Boys Succeed In School With Rich Weinfeld
Episode Brief:
Rich Weinfeld lends us some of his expert knowledge and key insight to some of the current struggles that specifically male students are facing. We also get into strategies and best …
Rich Weinfeld lends us some of his expert knowledge and key insight to some of the current struggles that specifically male students are facing. We also get into strategies and best …
00:56:57 |
Tue 30 May 2023
64: Social Media And Mental Health
Episode Brief:
Tune in and listen up for this one! We go into a deep dive about everything Social Media, how it relates to your kiddo, and some things to keep an eye out for as you and your family …
Tune in and listen up for this one! We go into a deep dive about everything Social Media, how it relates to your kiddo, and some things to keep an eye out for as you and your family …
00:53:15 |
Tue 16 May 2023
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