Voices of Empowered Parents Podcast

In this episode of Voices of Empowered Parents , Julie M. Lane welcomes Tiffany Wilkson, a mother, advocate, and Outreach, Marketing, and Operations Specialist with Family Promise of Great Falls. Tiffany shares her...

Good advocacy is built on good documentation. In this episode, Dr. Julie Lane explains why creating an organized record of your child's educational journey can reduce stress, improve communication, and help parents make...

In this episode of Voices of Empowered Parents, Julie M. Lane welcomes Aabett Johnson, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, veteran, military spouse, homeschooling mother, and passionate advocate for early learning and...

Every parent wants to make the best decisions for their child, but that begins with understanding the recommendations being made. In this episode, Dr. Julie Lane shares one simple question that can transform the...

In this episode of Voices of Empowered Parents, Julie M. Lane welcomes Corrinne Mercer, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, founder of Amaryllis Behavioral Health, and mother of a child with dysphagia and motor and speech...

Reevaluations are not just a formality—they help ensure your child’s supports continue to match their needs. In this episode, Dr. Julie M. Lane explains when reevaluations occur under IDEA, why they matter, and how...

In this episode of Voices of Empowered Parents, Julie M. Lane welcomes Damaris Sanchez Rivera, a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist, nonprofit program director, and host of SLPs en Acción. Together, they explore how...

Receiving services is important—but understanding whether those services are working is essential. In this episode, Dr. Julie M. Lane explains why progress monitoring matters in special education and how measurable data...

In this episode of Voices of Empowered Parents, Julie M. Lane welcomes Tiara Brown, autism mom, healthcare professional, and founder of a Faith & Autism platform dedicated to encouraging families navigating special...

Consent is powerful - and you have the right to say no. In this episode, Dr. Julie M. Lane discusses informed consent in special education and why parents should never feel pressured to make immediate decisions. Under...

In this episode of Voices of Empowered Parents, Julie M. Lane welcomes Adonai Mack, Chief Executive Officer of Child Action, for a conversation about the critical role child care plays in supporting children, families...

Special education is not a place—it is services and supports. In this episode, Dr. Julie M. Lane explains why conversations about placement should begin with identifying the supports a child needs to succeed. Under...

In this episode of Voices of Empowered Parents , Julie M. Lane welcomes mental health counselor Shanjida Hoq for a thoughtful conversation about caregiving, grief, emotional resilience, and the mental well-being of...

Disagreement during the IEP process does not mean you are being difficult—it means you are engaged. In this episode, Dr. Julie M. Lane discusses procedural safeguards under IDEA and the protections available to parents...

<p>In this episode of Voices of Empowered Parents, Julie M. Lane welcomes Lisa Gurdin, a behavior consultant and parent coach with more than 25 years of experience supporting students, families, and school...