Karen Mayer Cunningham, Special Education Boss®, trains everyone at the 504 and IEP table to navigate and negotiate successful student outcomes. In this episode, she addresses one of the most common questions in special education: Is homework required for students with disabilities?

From there, Karen answers a series of real-world Questions of the Day, offering clarity and actionable steps on topics including:

✅ When and how to move from a 504 Plan to an IEP
✅ Adaptive physical education (APE) and interstate transfers
✅ After-school programs and 504 Plan obligations
✅ Implementing IEPs when moving between states
✅ Obligations for virtual and alternative schools under IDEA

If you’re a parent, advocate, or educator navigating IEPs or 504 Plans, this episode offers clear, practical guidance to help you prepare, participate, and protect student rights effectively.

📚 Resources & Next Steps

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