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Great IDEA Podcast
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Through podcast episodes, expert conversations, case-based learning, and live sessions, this platform translates complex processes into accessible, actionable understanding.
Straightforward breakdowns of IDEA and Section 504 — so you know your rights and options.
Focused learning on special education, evaluation, IDEA, and Section 504 — practical guidance you can use right away.
Upcoming webinars, podcast guests, and live conversations on special education and Section 504.
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Meet the Voice Behind the Mission
Why “Great IDEA”?
IDEA is the law. “Great IDEA” is the mission.
Working within the school system is rewarding—except when time, policy, or the law limited what could be done for students. A chance encounter gave me the opportunity to support the side that was often the underdog: parent advocates, and attorneys navigating the system. Today, I work on both sides of that table, bringing a unique set of skills and perspectives to both.
That perspective comes with experience on both sides of the process. For nearly a decade, I was COPAA’s resident “Ask a School Psychologist,” providing monthly webinars on school psychology, evaluation, eligibility, and the special education process. I’ve also worked with Disability Rights Texas, taught at the college level to future psychologists and educators, presented at national conferences, and contributed to published work in the field.
So. Why Great IDEA? Yes, there’s a little wordplay involved.
