146: A Parent's Guide to Educational Advocacy with Vickie Brett, ESQ

Motherhood Meets Medicine

Lynzy Coughlin

Medicine, Kids & Family, Health & Fitness

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 January 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

A couple weeks ago I had on Caitlin McLarnon to discuss how to navigate special education in schools. During that episode Caitlin shared how different these programs are from school to school, district to district, state to state. So what do you do if your child isn’t getting the attention and services they need? That’s where people like Vickie Brett, Esq. come in. Vickie is a Special Education Attorney in California. Her nonprofit law firm is called Inclusive Education Project, IEP for short. They are one of the few firms that provide pro bono, free legal advocacy and low bono, low flat rates for families trying to navigate the current and oftentimes complex system that is Special Education. Vickie is also the mother of two little ones ages two and four and has a podcast with her business partner called The Inclusive Education Project Podcast. Listen as Vickie shares her thoughts, tips, and resources for correcting your child’s education if it goes off course. In this episode, we discuss: Why Vickie chose to go into special education law. Your rights as a parent when it comes to Special Education. What you can do if you think your child needs a 504 or an IEP. What you can do once either one of these is in place. Connect with Vickie: Website:https://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org/ Contact info for inquiries and/or services:https://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org/contact Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Every Plate: Get started for $1.49 per meal + $1 steaks for life by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering code: 49Lynzy Questions: What is something you would like parents to know if they are trying to advocate for their own kiddo? What is a tip or trick a parent should know before attending an IEP meeting? Why special education law? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:18.0	O'Lala, the finest fragrance with lavender and a touch of mint combined with an amber scent, perfect. Oye, you're moving mad.
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0:23.4	Go get yours now and smell finer than the finest fragrances. Hello everyone. Today I will be talking with Vicky Brets. Vicky is a special education attorney in California
0:45.0	and her non-profit law firm is called Inclusive Education Project,
0:49.0	IEP for sure.
0:50.0	They are one of the few firms that provide pro bono, free, legal advocacy, and low
0:55.6	bono flat rates. Legal advocacy services for families trying to navigate the current and
1:00.4	oftentimes complex system that is special education.
1:03.8	More often than not, people do not realize that this is an area where the civil rights of many
1:07.5	children and their families are being violated.
1:10.0	Their job is to provide guidance about the law and force the law when needed, as well as recover
1:14.8	services for students whose rights were violated.
1:17.8	Vicky is also the mother of two little ones at home, ages four and two.
1:21.6	You can find Vicky and her business partner over on their
1:24.0	podcast called the Inclusive Education Project Podcast where they like to say that
1:29.5	they start the conversation about all things in the world of special education, disabilities, and unique learning needs.
1:36.0	In today's episode, we talk about your rights as a parent when it comes to special education.
1:40.0	We talk about what you can do if you think your child needs a 504 or an IEP.
1:45.0	And we also talk about what you can do once one is in place.
1:48.0	Let's dive in.
1:49.0	Just a little disclaimer before we start this episode.
1:52.0	This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this
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