Podcast appearances and mentions of catherine whitcher

I'm shocked to say it, but today's topic is a first for the podcast! It's not something that we're immersed in our day-to-day routine, but it's so important in supporting student needs that, as high school counselors, we should be knowledgeable about it. That's right, I'm talking about IEPs and 504s. Since I'm not an expert in this subject, I wanted to bring on a guest who has decades of experience and can help provide us with the information we need when attending IEP and 504 meetings. Today's guest, Catherine Whitcher, has a passion for solving special education struggles. She has earned multiple Special Education teaching certifications but left the classroom life behind to become a collaborative resource for parents and teachers at the IEP table. Catherine's an expert on the subject and is ready to share her advice and tips with us today.In today's episode, Catherine is sharing some IEP and 504 meeting strategies and the role of a high school counselor during these meetings. With her experience, she provides helpful advice on how to be an advocate for the child, ways to build relationships with the students and their families, and how to be a “solution finder” instead of adding to the problem. Throughout our conversation, you will hear Catherine's energy and passion come to light and take away productive and effective ways to be part of an IEP or 504 meeting in the future. Resources Mentioned:Free Podcast Playlist: Classroom Lessons PlaylistLeave your review for School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job InterviewsVisit my TpT storeSend me a DM on Instagram: @counselorcliqueFollow me on FacebookSend me an email: lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique CollaborativeFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode122

As NICU parents, we are trained to track milestones and be hypervigilant about our child's development. And as we enroll our NICU grads in school, it can feel vulnerable to trust other individuals to be as vigilant as we are! Which is why we are really excited to have an in-depth conversation with Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed of Master IEP Coach about Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and how to partner with our child's teachers and education professionals.In this episode we cover:The basics of an IEP and why they are importantEarly signs or signals that parents of NICU graduates can be on the lookout for, which might suggest their child could benefit from having an IEPTips on how parents can communicate effectively with schools and advocate for their child's needsCommon challenges or misconceptions that parents often face when it comes to IEPs, and how can they overcome these obstaclesEncouragement for NICU families who might be navigating the world of IEPs for the first timeWe hope any NICU parent feeling overwhelmed about navigating the educational system feels empowered and encouraged throughout this episode. You can do this!Head here for the episode transcription.About Catherine Whitcher M.Ed and Master IEP CoachCatherine Whitcher, MEd, founder and CEO of Master IEP Coach®, experienced the struggles of the Special Education system both as a certified teacher and as a sister to a wonderful man with Down syndrome. For the past 25 years, she has been creating nationwide change in special education by assisting parents and teachers in developing IEPs that work in the real world. Catherine currently leads the largest independent organization nationwide of parents and teachers working together to build better special education outcomes for the real world. She's an expert in conflict resolution and leadership at the IEP table while always keeping the focus on preparing every child for further education, employment, and independent living.** This podcast episode is not an attempt to practice medicine or provide medical advice. All information, content, and material on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment.Master IEP Resources:Website | Podcast | EmailTo get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | InstagramHead here for the episode transcription. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share the main takeaways from my recent keynote speech at the Teach Your Heart Out Conference. My biggest goal was to share something impactful with the special and general educators who were in attendance. It seemed like the perfect chance to share three big truths surrounding special education, IEPs, and inclusion.   If you're an educator or a parent of a child with special needs, this episode is for you!   Links Mentioned In This Episode: Master IEP Coach® Certificate Program https://www.masteriepcoach.com/course FAST TRACK: Start Your Own IEP Coaching Practice https://www.masteriepcoach.com/mentorship Download 12 IEP Questions You Need to Ask https://www.masteriepcoach.com/masterclass Find All the Special Education Inner Circle Podcast Episodes https://www.catherinewhitcher.com/blog  Teach Your Heart Out Conference https://teachyourheartout.org/  

Parenting a child with medical complexity or disability often means learning a ton of new skills—and new systems—often in a very short period. Making that process more difficult is the fact that many of the individuals working in those systems, like special education professionals and therapists, aren't actually parents of disabled children if they even have children at all. And because of this, communication between both sides can be... let's just say difficult at times. Here to help bridge the gap is a former Sp. Ed. professional and mom to a disabled son, Tiffany Goodchild.   In today's episode, Tiffany shares all the things she wishes she had known as a Sp. Ed. professional before she had her son. She shares difficult experiences that she's had navigating the Sp. Ed. system, even after having worked in it for years, and it's her goal to help educate other special education professionals to make the special education system better for both professionals and kids.  To this end, we've made digital and printable flyers that you can send to the Sp. Ed. Professionals in your life. We'd love for you to send this episode to anyone who works in special education so we can make the system work better for everyone. Get a copy of the flyers here.  Finally, an extra special thanks to Trexo for sponsoring this episode! Check out their website and Instagram to see their amazing robotic devices in action!  Links:  Visit Trexo's website to get more information about their assistive devices.  Follow Trexo on Instagram to see their products in action.  Send this flyer to your Sp. Ed. professionals! Printable version or digital.   Get a copy of No Such Thing as Normal by Megan DeJarnett.  Get a copy of Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau.   Listen to Ep. 59 about IEPs with Catherine Whitcher, M. Ed.  Listen to Ep. 68: Dipping My Toes into Educational Advocacy.  Check out the Kourageous Karter Foundation.  Follow Tiffany on Instagram!  Follow me on Instagram!  Donate to the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee.   Contact me about sponsoring the podcast.  Follow the Facebook page.   Join the Facebook group Parents of Children with Rare Conditions.   Access the transcript on the website here.   And if you love this podcast, please leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app! 

If there's one thing parents of struggling learners understand, it's that the IEP process is complex. Between the law (IDEA), qualifications, the IEP document, goals, measurements, and formal meetings, there's a lot to know and navigate to ensure that your neurodivergent child receives the education they deserve (and have a right to).   In this episode, I'm joined by Master IEP Coach, Catherine Whitcher. Catherine shares insights on the IEP process,  two main strategies for IEP meetings and what to expect in those meetings, and all the facets of a student should be addressed with special education, not just grades and test scores. Join us to discover your voice of advocacy for your child. 

"It's time to stop writing IEPs for the 1980s and truly prepare students for the future." In this episode, Catherine Whitcher digs into how teachers should be approaching writing real-world IEP goals and why the most important task is to ensure students' unique needs are being met. She encourages teachers to ask themselves if what is taught will help students reach their goals and will prepare them for the future. Tune in and learn how teachers can help support the student's development in a meaningful way!For 25 years, Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed has been leading both parents and teachers through the IEP process. Helping EVERYONE work together to create IEPs with less stress and more results. Catherine has seen what is possible for a child's future when we design a child's IEP for the real world and she loves to teach all IEP team members how to make it happen! Key Highlights: [00:01 - 07:11] Opening Segment• What Catherine does as a Master IEP Coach• How to approach teaching skills to students in a way that is relevant to their real-world experiences[07:12 - 13:13] How to Prepare a Child for the Future• Why parents, teachers, and administrators must learn and train about special educationUnderstanding better their role and the importance of meeting a child's unique needs• Always ask yourselves if what you teach is a skill students will use in real life[13:14 - 19:15] Adding Weight to IEP Goals• The key to building effective IEP goals• Focus on compliance and accountability when writing real-world IEP goals• Parental input is an important part of the IEP process[19:16 - 25:38] The Parent's Input• Teachers can help to shift IEPs into real-world roles Guiding parents on how to share their concerns with academics• It's important to challenge old-fashioned goals and ask proactive questions when developing IEP goals[25:39 - 33:36] Closing Segment• Talk to your team about upcoming changes to their child's IEP goals• It is okay for parents and teachers to try new thingsLet's Connect! Want to connect with Catherine? Follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.  Visit her website to build better IEPs with less stress and more results!You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.healthywealthyeducators.com/ to learn more about different strategies to achieve your teaching goals!You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter. If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.

Thinking about leaving your job and going all-in on your private practice?  It's a big decision and it can be intimidating, but it could change your life. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with one of my Grow Your Private Practice Students, Sherley Jackson, to talk about her decision to go full-time with her practice as well as hiring, referrals, and so much more.  Sherley L. Jackson is a Speech-Language Pathologist certified by the American Speech-Language Association and licensed by the Georgia Department of Education and Board of Speech & Language Pathology.   With 22 years of experience in the field (in Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina), 20 of which have been in the public school system, working with PK through 5th-grade students in special education programs.  Sherley earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Audiology and Speech Pathology from Florida State University. She earned a specialist degree in Special Education from the University of West Georgia.  Her primary concentrations include early language development and articulation/phonological delays. Sherley engages in multicultural issues, IEP coaching and development, and new parent training on facilitating language development in everyday home activities. Sherley is recognized as a Hanen Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and a Master IEP Coach with Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: How Sherley got started with her private practice How she was able to fill her caseload so quickly The benefits of having a community when running a practice How becoming systems-focused helped Sherley grow Tips for finding the right hire When Sherley decided to go all-in with her practice Sherley's plans for growth in the future I hope you found this episode inspiring. I love how Sherley said that if that seed is in you to start a private practice, then that's what you should be doing. If it's been planted, it's not going anywhere! You just have to take those steps to make it happen. Are you ready to leave your job and go all-in on your private practice just like Sherley did? Want support with getting more clients, setting up systems, understanding your finances, and becoming a CEO? If so, we would love to support you in the Grow Your Private Practice Program. https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/ (Click here) for more information. Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more. Resources Mentioned:  Check out the Grow Your Private Practice Program: https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/ (https://www.growyourprivatepractice.com/) Check out Sherley's website: https://shoutsltherapy.com/ (https://shoutsltherapy.com/) Follow Shout Speech and Language Therapy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shoutSLtherapy/ (https://www.facebook.com/shoutSLtherapy/) Follow Shout Speech and Language Therapy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoutsltherapy/ (https://www.instagram.com/shoutsltherapy/) Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/ (https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/)

Who doesn't love a good summer business hacks!? Today is a super fun podcast, friends...so different than anything I've done before. My Next Level Mastermind is a small, intimate group of women I work with. The coolest thing I think we do inside this coaching group is our live event together twice a year! We help women really, truly get to their next level in their business. On today's podcast, I really want you to hear some of these success stories from some of the women inside this group. Listen and be inspired with their summer business hacks!  Hit the Highlights  (03:35) Alisha Gratehouse  (05:20) Catherine Whitcher (07:48) Dana Nuesca (09:58) Desi Payne (11:17) Haley Carter  (12:49) Heather Yoder (14:03) Halie Conley (16:20) Dana Gayer  (17:52) Breanne Sims  (19:38) Nika Maples  >>Other Episodes You Might Like

Hope and Wade sit down with the one and only Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed from the Master IEP Coach® to talk all things Special Education. It's a great conversation and is the perfect lead into GYTO's first-ever Special Education track at this summer's National Conference!  Learn more about Catherine Whitcher at catherinewhitcher.com. 

Mom Tameka Diaz followed her gut that something was off with her daughter Evely (and had suspicions confirmed) not once, not twice, but three times! In each instance, she faced resistance of medical professionals and felt like she was on trial to prove that her daughter deserved tests and screens. The first time, Evely's profound heart failure was discovered. The second time, Evely received a sleep study after much resistance and found she had severe sleep apnea and required surgeries and machines to help her breathe at night. And most recently, they found epilepsy after another round of fighting doctors to give her daughter the tests to look into her concerns. Because of these experiences, Tameka is passionate in empowering other parents to follow our gut and never stop fighting for them. In this episode, she shares each of these three experiences and gives us advice on fighting for our own medically-complex children. She also speaks to the emotional breaking point she hit from all the stress and the necessity for caring for ourselves, too. Links: Book a free strategy session with Chardell or check out her courses on her website. Grab your free Appointment Day Fuel Plan. Find Tameka on Instagram @thediazgirls. Find me on Instagram @the_rare_life. Listen to Ep. 24: Disability Advocacy w/ Jenny McLelland. Listen to Tameka's story episode that was released prior to this one. Listen to Educational Advocacy w/ Catherine Whitcher, released just after this one.

Our guest this week is Catherine Whitchter of Milwaukee, WI a mother two daughters, one of whom has Epilepsy. Catherine is also one the country's most well-respected experts on IEPs or Individual Education Plans. She is also a podcast host and has created the Master IEP Coach program. We'll learn about her career as a Special Education teacher, growing up with a younger brother with Down syndrome and hear some sage advice on how to create win-win strategies to help your child succeed. That's all on this Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Links:Website - https://catherinewhitcher.mykajabi.com Email – catherine@catherinewhitcher.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinewhitcher/ Special Education Inner Circle Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-education-inner-circle/id1484686234website: https://www.masteriepcoach.comSpecial Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/about-the-special-fathers-network/Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/

As a total greenie in the IEP/504/educational advocacy realm, I was a bit surprised at the emotions that kept pounding in my heart. It was all familiar—the feeling of being a clueless parent in a new terrain as professionals used terms and procedures they assumed I understood. And of course, that familiar friend called grief. It was all there in my first ever eligibility meeting. But unlike the early days of the NICU when I had similar emotions, this time I was compassionate and understanding with myself. I now know there are learning curves with every new stage, and I will come out on top. In this episode, I speak to these emotions that came, as well as the happy ending to my first go at educational advocacy. Links: Ep. 59: Educational Advocacy + IEPs w/ Catherine Whitcher m.Ed Find Catherine and her podcast here: Website: www.catherinewhitcher.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/catherinewhitcher Instagram: www.instagram.com/catherinewhitcher Podcast: www.catherinewhitcher.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/catherinewhitcher Find Madeline on Instagram and Facebook.

Are you excited about the thought of IEPs meetings?    Today we are talking to Catherine Whitcher, the Master IEP Coach about all things IEP and making sure we are helping students reach their educational goals.    Catherine Whitcher, M.ED, founder of the Master IEP Coach® Mentorship + Network, has been building IEPs for the real world for over 20 years. With experience as a special education teacher and a special needs sibling, Catherine knows the importance of helping a child reach their potential both inside and outside of the classroom.    She is the host of the Special Education Inner Circle Podcast and currently leads Master IEP Coaches ®  nationwide in creating collaborative and effective IEP meetings.    Catherine's proven methods of building better IEPs have helped thousands of parents and schools work together to prepare students for further education, employment, and independent living.    Tune in to hear all of her best tips on building strong relationships with parents, working collaboratively with your team to achieve student success, and making the most of your IEP meetings.  Resources Mentioned:  Visit Catherine's website Follow Catherine on Facebook Follow Catherine on Instagram Listen to the Special Education Inner Circle podcast Follow Catherine on YouTube Become a Master IEP Coach   Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/88   Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast Follow Hallie on Instagram  Follow Hallie on Facebook Follow Hallie on Pinterest

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There are many challenging things about parenting a child with a disability. And among them, IEP meetings are one of the most daunting—they're full of legal jargon and confusing processes. Catherine Whitcher has been guiding parents and schools in creating IEPs that our children reach their full potential for over twenty years, and in this episode, she gives us some of her best tips. Links: Find Catherine and her podcast here: Website: www.catherinewhitcher.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/catherinewhitcher Instagram: www.instagram.com/catherinewhitcher Podcast: www.catherinewhitcher.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/catherinewhitcher Find Madeline on Instagram and Facebook. You can also listen on my website, as well as see photos for parent episodes, request transcripts, make comments, answer the Question of the Month, and contact me.

In this bonus episode I was interviewed by the founder of the Master IEP Coach program Catherine Whitcher.We discussed the unique situation parents who are fostering/adopting a child with any disability, and how they can show up for them even when they may not hold their educational or medical rights.To book an IEP Consult click hereAnd a five star review would be greatly appreciated!

Catherine Whitcher's IEP creation methods have helped thousands of parents and schools work together to prepare students for further education, employment, and independent living. Through her Master IEP Coach Mentorship + Network, Catherine teaches parents how to demystify and assume their rights as members of the IEP team and how to ensure their child’s best interests are truly reflected in their IEP. She joined Genia Stephen for a conversation about IEP strategy and making sure parent input is foregrounded in the development and implementation of IEPs.

In this bonus episode I talk with Master IEP Coach founder Catherine Whitcher about the importance of building relationships at the IEP Table. If you would like an IEP Consults let's get it on the calendar today!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markeishahall)

Join Catherine and I as we dive into IEP tips every parent needs to know! Connect with Catherine! For more information visit: www.CatherineWhitcher.com Connect with Catherine on Social Media: www.facebook.com/catherinewhitcher or @catherinewhitcher on IG Subscribe to Catherine's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/CatherineWhitcher

Molly Johnson joins Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed on the Special Education Inner Circle Podcast to give parents of children with Autism simple behavior strategies that work during the biggest struggles. Visit www.specialedinnercircle.com to continue the conversation. Molly Johnson is an autism parent consultant, using her education and experience as a former autism teacher to support parents from around the world. FREE Visual Download: https://www.theautismconsultant.us/freeresources

Calling all teachers who have sat at an IEP table! This episode is for you. A few months back I sat down with Catherine Whitcher, the Master IEP Coach of specialedinnercircle.com and catherinewhitcher.com to chat about the possibilities of the flipped classroom in today's education context and how the flipped classroom can serve teachers at the IEP table and their students. This interview was done for Catherine's podcast which I encourage you to go check it out, it's called Special Education Inner Circle, and so she is actually interviewing me. I loved our conversation so much that I wanted to share it on my podcast as well. From a basic understanding of flipped learning to how the flipped classroom can serve you and your students long after distance learning, this episode brings the noise for teachers wanting to be effective with students in today's world without sacrificing their evenings and weekends to do so. Find all details about the Catherine and the Flipped Classroom Starter Kit in our show notes linked below. SUSTAINABLE TEACHER SHOW NOTES: https://www.teachonamission.com/blog/my-flipping-conversation-with-the-master-iep-coach SUSTAINABLE TEACHER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sustainableteacher FLIPPED CLASSROOM STARTER KIT: https://www.teachonamission.com/starterkit 

Collaboration is KEY! IEP meetings can cause anxiety for family and educators alike. Join Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., and Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed., as they explore how to best prepare for IEP meetings to optimize the value and unique expertise each player brings to the IEP table. Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed Instagram: @catherinewhitcher

Collaboration is KEY! IEP meetings can cause anxiety for family and educators alike. Join Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., and Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed., as they explore how to best prepare for IEP meetings to optimize the value and unique expertise each player brings to the IEP table. Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed Instagram: @catherinewhitcher

In this week's episode we talk with Catherine Whitcher, IEP Mentor, about five things everyone must do for a successful IEP meeting. Be sure to check out the show notes at https://hopestory.org/catherine-whitcher-ep-11