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Hosted by Dominique McLellan · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 38 episodes
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The Whole Child Advocate brings together parents, teachers, and professionals in meaningful conversations about supporting students with diverse learning needs. Hosted by Dominique McLellan, BCASE, founder of Whole Child Advocacy, each 15-minute episode offers real-world strategies, uplifting stories, and expert insights that build understanding between home and school. If you care about inclusion, collaboration, and empowering every learner, this podcast is for you.
Dominique McLellan hosts The Whole Child Advocate, a education show with 38 episodes published.
What if the most important email you send this school year is the very first one? Many parents think advocacy begins when something goes wrong—but the strongest parent-school partnerships are built long before challenges
Have you pulled out your child's IEP or 504 Plan yet? If not...this episode is for you. Before the school year begins, there are seven key sections every parent should review—not to become an expert in special education
If you needed your child's most recent evaluation, IEP progress report, or accommodation plan right now...could you find it? You don't need the perfect advocacy binder. You just need one organized place for your child's
As we wrap up Season One of The Whole Child Advocate , I'd like to begin with one simple message: Thank you. Whether you've been listening since Episode One or you've just discovered the podcast, thank you for allowing m
☀️ Summer Series | The Whole Child Advocate Around this point in the summer, many parents begin asking the same question: "Am I doing enough?" Should we be reading more? Practicing math? Reviewing spelling words? Prepari
As we celebrate Independence Day, let's talk about a different kind of freedom. The freedom to celebrate in a way that works for your child. For many families raising children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, sensory differen
☀️ Welcome to the Summer Series on The Whole Child Advocate . As the school year comes to a close, many parents of children with IEPs and 504 Plans find themselves carrying two competing emotions: Relief. And worry. Will
Before we close the backpacks, put away the lunchboxes, and officially end another school year… let’s pause for a moment and reflect on how far we’ve come. In this heartfelt reflection episode of The Whole Child Advocate
Have we forgotten the child at the center of special education? This week on The Whole Child Advocate , Dominique McLellan takes a deeply personal and professional look at the growing cracks in special education systems
The recent announcement of my local district’s Homecoming Project has sparked important conversations across our community — especially for families navigating special education. In this episode of The Whole Child Advoca
Have you ever walked into an ARD or IEP meeting and felt like the decision had already been made? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Whole Child Advocate , Dominique McLellan breaks down the critical difference bet
Every neurodivergent learner brings unique strengths — our job is to build systems that let them shine. In this episode of The Whole Child Advocate , Dominique McLellan shares practical strategies for supporting children
Moving schools with an IEP? Whether you’re moving: • across town• to a new state• or from another country There’s one thing that stays the same: 👉 Your child’s rights are protected under federal law (IDEA) But the proce
What if the most powerful thing you bring into an IEP meeting… isn’t data? It’s vision. In this episode, I share a personal story from years spent watching my son play hockey — and how a quote from Wayne Gretzky complete
Extracurriculars aren’t just “extras” — they are where confidence, connection, and belonging are built. In this episode of The Whole Child Advocate , Dominique McLellan explores why inclusion must extend beyond core acad
March is Down Syndrome Awareness Month , and March 21st — World Down Syndrome Day — serves as a global reminder to celebrate ability, challenge assumptions, and expand how we support every child. In this episode of The W
IEP progress reports are more than paperwork — they’re a critical part of understanding how your child is growing and whether their supports are working. In this episode of The Whole Child Advocate , Dominique McLellan e
Episode 22 | Promoting Wellness for Students with Special Needs Wellness is more than physical health — it’s emotional balance, connection, rest, and a sense of belonging. In this episode of The Whole Child Advocate , Do
Students don’t learn from lesson plans first — they learn from nervous systems. In this reflective solo episode of The Whole Child Advocate , Dominique McLellan explores the connection between student wellness and adult
IEP meetings can be some of the most emotional and high-stakes conversations a parent will ever sit through. When communication breaks down, it’s easy for frustration, defensiveness, and even self-doubt to take over. In
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