I’m Back! Life Updates, Career Changes & Why IEP Advocacy Still Matters

Update: 2025-05-15

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After a break, I’m back with big updates! In this episode, I share why I stepped away from the classroom after 12 years as a special education teacher and launched Next Step Advocacy.

I’ll talk about why IEP advocacy is more important than ever and what you can expect from the podcast moving forward—practical tips, real-life insight, and support to help you feel more confident in the IEP process.

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I’m Back! Life Updates, Career Changes & Why IEP Advocacy Still Matters

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I’m Back! Life Updates, Career Changes & Why IEP Advocacy Still Matters

Melanie Lieber

I’m Back! Life Updates, Career Changes & Why IEP Advocacy Still Matters