Courtney & Markeisha have a love and a passion for helping parents navigate special education, accessible travel, and parenting.
I.E.P Live Podcast is about including every parent in conversations and discussions surrounding raising kids and creating inclusive communities.
You are in the right place if you are looking for parenting support, practical special education tips, and traveling with kids. Courtney and Markeisha are both special education trainers, speakers, and consultants helping families live their best life, and understand the different systems of care that come with raising a child with a disability. It is our goal to provide parents with valuable information that will help them be an ally and advocates for all children. Every child deserves to be included in school and their community. I.E.P Live is about bringing all parents together and creating a virtual village we all long for when raising kids.
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In this episode, Markeisha Hall and Courtney Burnett chat about their kid's experiences with clip charts in the classrooms and the effects it can have on a neurodivergent child. I'm sure you also have experience charts and behavior charts as classroom management tools for your child. It is what is taught to new teachers, so let's dive and find some solutions.
Chatting about the first annual Momma Needs A Break Retreat with Courtney Burnett and Markeisha Hall and why it is important to take time for yourself, even though it can be hard. Want more information on the upcoming second annual Momma Needs A Break, we can't wait to see you in Cancun, Momma! Retreat
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IEP team communication, learn from my mistakes. I am sharing my own experience of learning to navigate school team relationships as a parent. I give you my top advocacy tips and strategies I use with my own kids and clients.
What made my daughter's PT cry? Getting communication from me about Hannah's whitewater rafting in Colorado
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AAC Awareness Month. Sharing our family's story about AAC and why I am so passionate about AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication is life-changing, do not buy into the myths about AAC.
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All kids want to play... and when it comes to playgrounds, ADA is just the minimum. Markeisha Hall and Courtney Burnett talk about some personal experiences as parents and teachers and some ideas moving forward to get kids onto the playgrounds.
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Markeisha Hall and Courtney Burnett chat with a guest this episode from Heymomme founder Melinda Martin, a pediatric nurse and neurodiverse entrepreneur who wanted to create a space to see her journey in motherhood represented. Momme is a lifestyle platform for moms raising kids with disabilities. Their goal is to empower disability representation in motherhood by supporting the everyday lives of families with disabilities! Take a listen as we dive in and for more information, give her a follow on heymomme
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P.S. Here is the link to the Perkiomen Valley Brewery Facebook post I was talking about in today's podcast. Check them out.
This week we backed off of the tips... well, sort of and got a little personal with our own kid's diagnosis and the feelings that came with that. Mistakes were made, but that is why we share with you and learn as we go. Be sure to leave us a five-star review and share it with a friend. It is much appreciated.
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This week's episode with Markeisha Hall and Courtney Burnett is Part 2 of Little Known Secrets to Transition Back to School; this one's going to focus more on school staff and communication with them. These 3 tips with personal stories will help you transition into the school year with ease.
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Back to School is coming up, and Markeisha Hall and Courtney Burnett are here to help you navigate some transitions with your child this school year. We can all agree that transitions are hard ( and not just for the kids), and it helps to hear that you aren't the only parent going through this. Make sure you join us for Part 2 of Little Known Tips To Transition Back to School with your IEP team.
For more personal IEP Help this school, here are some options for you:
PEP Squad- IEP & Parent Community
IEP in a Day
Travel is a favorite pastime of many of you out there, right, and something that you may have given up or just the thought of it seems overwhelming. In this episode, Courtney Burnett and Markeisha Hall chat about just that, traveling with their neurodiverse families, and have some tips that you can apply. Not only did they give you tips but also a free download of travel visuals that can help you on your next trip, and if you need help with booking your next vacation with your family's needs in mind, check out funtherapytravel.
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Hey, Parents, it's summertime; we hope you are enjoying your kids. I am here with my friend and fellow mom, Markeisha Hall. We came up with 3 easy IEP Summer Tips that you can use today that are practical and will ensure that you have something to bring back to the IEP team when the school year starts back, which is coming too soon, wouldn't you agree? For more info on PEP Squad and Markeisha, follow her @Markeisha_hall You can follow me on Instagram @courtneyburnettadvocate and learn more about IEP In A DayTM Thanks for listening. Be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave a 5-star review (Thanks in Advance)