Category: Special Education

Most parents don’t walk into IEP meetings looking for red flags. ? We’re just trying to get through the day and make sure our kids are supported by an IEP that does what it’s supposed to. But sometimes the biggest problems show up quietly: a goal that’s too vague, progress that isn’t really progress, or ...

Ever wonder what really happens behind closed doors in special education? ? IEP meetings are just the tip of the iceberg—and there’s a lot families don’t always hear. In this episode, we’re joined by Daphne Zacky Bold, a licensed educational psychologist, educational consultant, and longtime special education advocate with nearly 20 years of experience supporting ...

Ever walked out of an IEP meeting with pages of paperwork and documents to review wondering, Does this have everything my child actually needs? How do I know what's missing? or Why does this feel SO hard??? We’ve been here. Even when you know an IEP is necessary, the process of preparing documents, sitting in ...

Once you’ve done all your IEP prep work, how do you make sure the IEP meeting itself goes smoothly and covers all your concerns? Kick off season 2 of our podcast with Undivided Non-Attorney Education Advocate Lisa Carey, who shares all her tips and advice for parents. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or ...

Learning to read, write, and do math doesn’t just magically happen for every kid — especially kids with disabilities. It takes the right supports, thoughtful teaching, and someone believing in what our kids can do. Still, a lot of families hear things like "They’ll catch up" or "Math just isn’t their thing." When learning doesn’t ...

The resources our families loved most this year As we turn the page to a new year, we’re taking a quiet moment to pause and look back — not just at everything we’ve done, but at how far we’ve come together. Our team has spent the year listening closely to families, learning from experts, and ...

Future planning made easier: what every family should know Parenting a child with disabilities means carrying a unique mix of joy — and big, lingering questions about the future. As our kids move toward adulthood, it’s normal to feel the weight of what’s ahead: what happens when they turn 18 and so much changes? How ...

In this episode, join Dr. Caitlin Solone, education advocate, teacher-educator, and academic administrator for the disability studies program at UCLA, as she shares the questions parents should ask about alternate and modified curriculum. Listen anywhere you download podcasts!

IEPs evolve in high school, just like our kids do. We’re starting to focus on those vision statements and what comes after high school as our teens near adulthood, but how can we know all of the options and possibilities for support? Join Undivided Education Advocate Lisa Carey, as we covered major milestones and steps ...

In this episode, Undivided’s Education Advocate Lisa Carey unpacks some of the most common — and confusing — things said in IEP meetings. From “We don’t usually offer that” to “Let’s wait and see,” Lisa explains what these statements really mean and how you can respond with clarity and confidence. You’ll walk away with practical scripts, ...