Hosted by Arlene Velleman, Special Education Advocate · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 25 episodes
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Whether you're a parent, guardian, or caregiver navigating the special education system, this podcast is here to empower you. In under 15 minutes, you'll get clear, practical tips on how to advocate for your child’s rights — straight from an experienced special education advocate. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just real talk, real strategies, and the support you need to feel confident every step of the way.
Arlene Velleman, Special Education Advocate hosts The 15-Minute Advocate, a education show with 25 episodes published.
When the problem isn't ability—it's the brain's management system. Does your child forget assignments, lose papers, struggle with organization, or have difficulty getting started on tasks? In this episode of "The 15-Minu
In this episode of "The 15-Minute Advocate", we begin a new series exploring different disabilities and how they impact students in school. The first topic: dyslexia. What exactly is dyslexia? What does it look like in t
Transitioning to a new school? Don’t let paperwork trip you up. If your child is moving from elementary → middle or middle → high school, there’s one rule you need to remember: 👉 If it’s not in writing… it doesn’t exist
From confusion to clarity: unlocking disability support. In this episode, the 15-Minute Advocate breaks down the wide range of disability services available to individuals and families—especially here in Massachusetts. F
“Graduation ends school—not the need for support.” Graduation is supposed to be the finish line… but for families of students with disabilities, it can feel more like being dropped into the middle of a maze with no map.
Because ‘I disagree’ is not the end of the conversation. Disagreeing with an IEP can feel intimidating—but parents have more power than they realize. In this episode, Arlene Velleman breaks down what it actually means to
Advocate or lawyer—how do you know which one you actually need? In this episode, Arlene Velleman, the 15-Minute Advocate, breaks down the real differences between a Special Education advocate and a Special Education atto
Because ‘just sign it’ is not a strategy. A new IEP shouldn’t feel like a pop quiz you didn’t study for. In this episode, I break down exactly how to review a new IEP, where schools tend to gloss over details, and how pa
Graduation is coming… but is the IEP actually preparing your child for adulthood? Turning 18 changes everything — especially in Special Education. In this episode, we break down IEP transition planning, what should be ha
Turning IEP progress reports into real progress. In this episode, I break down IEP progress reports — what they should tell you, what they often don’t, and how to read them in a way that actually gives you clarity. I’ll
“Walk into that IEP meeting like you run the place.” Step inside the IEP room without the stress. In this episode, I break down exactly what happens during an actual IEP meeting—who’s at the table, what gets discussed, w
“Because progress should be proven, not promised.” Not all goals are created equal. In this episode, I break down what makes an IEP goal measurable—and why that matters. Learn how clear, data-driven goals can track progr
The 504 Plan and the IEP....knowing the difference changes everything. 504 or IEP? Parents hear these terms all the time, but few really know the difference — and that difference matters. In this episode, I lay it out pl
PRS: Holding schools accountable, one finding at a time. Ever wonder what keeps schools in check when it comes to special education compliance? Meet Massachusetts’ not-so-secret weapon — the Program Review System (PRS).
Think your child’s school evaluation missed something? An Independent Educational Evaluation might be the game-changer you need. Confused about Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)? You’re not alone. In this episod
Eligibility is just the starting line — here’s how to win the race. So your student’s been found eligible for Special Ed — now what? In this episode, we cut through the IEP clutter: accommodations vs. modifications (and
From paperwork panic to advocacy confidence — in one binder. Feeling buried in IEPs, testing reports, and school emails? In this episode of The 15-Minute Advocate, I walk you step-by-step through setting up a Parent Spec
Because you’re not "just the parent"—you’re the expert. In this episode, I break down the very first steps of an IEP meeting — from introductions to reviewing test results to walking through the eligibility flowchart. Yo
Breaking down Special Ed jargon so parents can speak the language of advocacy. In this episode, we continue breaking down the alphabet soup of Special Education. I unpack common terms like related services, consultation,
IEP lingo—decoded, de-jargonized, de-stressed. Ever feel like you need a secret decoder ring for IEP meetings? This episode is your guide to cracking the code: FAPE, IDEA, LRE, inclusion, and more—explained without the j
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