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Author: Lisa Lightner

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Inspired by her own son with disabilities, Lisa Lightner is an award-winning blogger and advocate. She has previously worked for her county's Arc and has served on the Boards of Directors for several disability organizations. 

Currently, she is her county's chairperson for the Right to Education Task Force, a federally decreed group set up in 1971 to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania had the opportunity to an education. 

When not attending IEP meetings with families or lobbying in Harrisburg and DC for disability rights, she can be found on the web at her IEP advice blog, A Day in our Shoes. She is known for her practical, realistic and implementable advice for parents.

Warning: I've been told I have a Philly accent. I don't hear it. Also, I curse. It's something I'm working on as far as personal development. So please don't be put off. I'm trying.



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210 Episodes
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Why I Don’t Ask for FBAs Anymore.

Why I Don’t Ask for FBAs Anymore.

2026-10-0712:37

When a child’s behavior increases, the usual response is often to revisit the FBA or behavior plan. But Lisa Lightner argues that teams should first step back and examine the IEP itself. Are all of the child’s needs being met? Are evaluations missing something? Is the IEP being implemented with fidelity? Special Education Advocate Lisa Lightner explains why she now approaches behavior concerns differently. Many behaviors, she says, reflect lagging skills or unmet needs, and an FBA takes signi...
Who Decides When an IEP Support Is Needed?

Who Decides When an IEP Support Is Needed?

2026-09-3011:52

Related: What Can I Ask for on an IEP? And How do I Get the Team to Agree? Schedule a consult for personalized assistance. Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time! Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order Your IEP Playbook (my book)Schedule a Consult or IEP Record ReviewGet on the Waitlist for Training
Placement Should Follow the IEP, Not Define It

Placement Should Follow the IEP, Not Define It

2026-09-2310:50

More on: How IEP Placement WorksHow to Get an Out of District Placement on your IEPToday is last day for registration for Don't IEP Alone Academy. Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time! Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order Your IEP Playbook (my book)Schedule a Consult or IEP Record ReviewGet on the Waitlist for Training
Least Restrictive Environment Isn’t Always General Education

Least Restrictive Environment Isn’t Always General Education

2026-09-1614:06

More information about LRE and a graphic of the LRE continuum: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in IEPs: Placement Must Be Based on Progress, Not Labels. Registration is OPEN NOW for Don't IEP Alone Academy. Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time! Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order Your IEP Playbook (my book)Schedule a Consult or IEP Record R...
Training Parents to Ask Better IEP Questions

Training Parents to Ask Better IEP Questions

2026-09-1513:38

Registration is open now for a limited time. More information here: Special Education Advocacy Training Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate Thank you for listening to this episode of Don't IEP Alone. See you next time! Support the show Other ways I can help you with IEPs: 📚 Order Your IEP Playbook (my book)Schedule a Consult or IEP Record ReviewGet on the Waitlist for Training
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