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Ep. 41 Language That Lifts: Writing IEPs That Inspire Possibility

Ep. 41 Language That Lifts: Writing IEPs That Inspire Possibility

Update: 2025-03-18

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The words we use about students shape their futures. This episode explores how to shift from deficit-based language to strength-focused narratives in IEPs and educational reports, empowering students and inspiring possibility. Learn practical strategies like the "Language That Lifts" approach, reframing lead words into gold statements, and why focusing on strengths matters. Be sure to have a highlighter at the ready and download the free guide with 60 uplifting replacement phrases at inclusiveschooling.com/download41

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Ep. 41 Language That Lifts: Writing IEPs That Inspire Possibility

Ep. 41 Language That Lifts: Writing IEPs That Inspire Possibility

Dr. Julie Causton & Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak