Stop the IEP Battles: Building Trust Between Parents & Schools w/ Gaby Diller | Teens: No Cap Ep 30
Teens Uncharted: the PodShow Notes
Welcome back to Teens: No Cap! In this episode, your host Charity Chaffee sits down with Gaby Diller, founder of Lotus Advocacy, to dive deep into the world of IEPs, student-led meetings, and effective collaboration between families, schools, and providers.
We explore practical strategies for empowering students to take ownership of their education, how to foster productive partnerships with schools, and why including outside providers in IEP meetings can be a game-changer. Gaby also shares insights from her experience as a special educator, administrator, and advocate—and how she’s working to bridge gaps in the special education system.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, therapist, or advocate, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and a hopeful vision for creating supportive, transparent, and effective IEP teams.
🔗 Connect with Gaby Diller: Visit www.lotusadvocacy.com
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