If your IEP system only works because you are the one holding it all together, it is not actually a system yet. It is a dependency. And that is exactly what leads to burnout when staff changes happen, caseloads shift, or someone new steps into the role.

In this episode Stephanie breaks down what it really takes to build an IEP system that does not fall apart when people change, including the types of burnout that show up when systems are missing and the key shifts that create long term consistency and support for your team.

In this episode Stephanie discusses:

• The five types of burnout special education teachers experience when systems are not in place
• Why strong systems should support consistency even when staff changes happen
• The five foundational shifts that help build an IEP system that actually lasts

By the end of this episode you will start to see where your current system is holding strong and where it may be relying too heavily on you instead of supporting the team as a whole.

When academic goals are in place but a student still can’t access instruction, it may be behavior—not academics—that needs to be addressed first. In this episode, Stephanie breaks down how to recognize when behavior is the real barrier to learning, when it’s appropriate to shift IEP priorities, and how to use data to guide those decisions.

In this episode, Stephanie discusses:

• The difference between academic and behavior goals in an IEP
• Signs behavior is preventing access to instruction
• How to use data to support a temporary shift in goal focus

If this episode helped you rethink how you approach goal writing, be sure to share it with your team or another educator who might need the same perspective. For more support with writing effective, intentional IEPs, make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode.

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In this episode of The Intentional IEP Podcast, Stephanie is talking about what general education teachers should bring to every IEP meeting. While special education teachers often lead the meeting, general education teachers play a critical role in making informed decisions. The key is coming prepared with data, not just observations.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why general education teachers should bring data on IEP goals, accommodations, and classroom performance.
• How simple data collection leads to stronger recommendations and better team decisions.
• Easy ways to track student progress without creating extra work.

Whether you're a general education teacher preparing for your next meeting or a special education teacher supporting your team, this episode will help you make IEP meetings more productive and student-focused.

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For more information, check out more of Stephanie's resources:

https://www.theintentionaliep.com/the-intentional-iep-book/

https://www.theintentionaliep.com/

https://www.facebook.com/theintentionaliep

https://www.instagram.com/theintentionaliep