Episode 15: IEPs, Burnout, and the Power of Simplifying Special Education

In this episode of Wholistically PsychEd, I sit down with Stephanie DeLussey, a veteran special education teacher turned entrepreneur, author, and IEP coach behind the powerhouse platform The Intentional IEP. Stephanie shares her inspiring journey from classroom teacher to content creator, opening up about the fears, mindset shifts, and lessons she learned along the way.

Together, we dive deep into the realities of special education—talking about the importance of simplifying the IEP process without sacrificing best practices, strategies for avoiding burnout, and what schools need to understand about supporting special education teachers better. Stephanie also shares insights about her book, how she maintains healthy boundaries as a mom and business owner, and the new projects she's excited to launch.

If you're an educator feeling the weight of the system or a parent trying to better understand it, this conversation offers validation, actionable strategies, and hope. You are not alone—and support is out there.

Connect w/ Stephanie:

@theintentionaliep on Instagram, The Intentional IEP Podcast (on all platforms), Website https://www.theintentionaliep.com/ & NEW summer PD Series: https://www.theintentionaliep.com/summer-pd-series/ 

Resources: 

IEP SUPPORT | 74-pg IEP Guide:

⚡https://stan.store/Wholisticallypsyched/p/get-my-behavior-guide--iep-guides-now 

BEHAVIOR SUPPORT: 

⚡https://stan.store/Wholisticallypsyched/p/get-my-behavior-guide--iep-guides-now 

OR FULL ACCESS:

⚡ Get complete access to my Google Drive, 54+ Educational resources and counting (includes both Behavior & IEP Guide!) Plus, any new resources I add in the future | https://stan.store/Wholisticallypsyched/p/get-access-now-6ohkt

🔥FREE WHOLISTICALLY PSYCHED RESOURCES:

☀︎ 4 FREE Guides | Development, Student Supports, & Behavior 

☀︎ What To Ask In An IEP Meeting | (Or any meeting!)

☀︎Written Request Template for an IEP | Person Centered Approach 

All found at: https://stan.store/Wholisticallypsyched 

☀︎ 24-pg SAMPLE IEP Guide | A quick sample of my 74-pg IEP Guide to make sure it's the right fit for YOU! | https://stan.store/Wholisticallypsyched/p/get-my-sample-now 

☀︎ Behavior Continuum | Understanding the continuum of behaviors in the school setting | https://stan.store/Wholisticallypsyched/p/behavior-continuum-sample 

Instagram: @wholistically_psyched

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