Once you’ve done all your individualized education plan (IEP) prep work, how do you make sure the IEP meeting itself goes smoothly and covers all your concerns? We sat down with Undivided's Non-Attorney Education Advocate Lisa Carey to learn more about how to make sure our priorities get covered in an IEP meeting, red flags to watch out for, and other tips to help us advocate for our kids' needs in school.

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Leslie Lobel, Undivided's Director of Health Plan Advocacy, and Lisa Concoff Kronbeck, Undivided's Public Benefits Specialist, explain the funding resources available to parents and how to navigate them during this Undivided Live event.

To learn about how to pay for medical and therapeutic needs that are sometimes harder to get approved through traditional means, check out our article: https://undivided.io/resources/300

Join Dr. Caitlin Solone, education advocate, teacher-educator, and academic administrator for the disability studies program at UCLA, about the questions parents should ask when it comes to alternate and modified curriculum. Here are the top takeaways from our discussion!

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IEPs evolve in high school, just like our kids do. We’re starting to focus on those vision statements and what comes after high school as our teens near adulthood, but how can we know all of the options and possibilities for support? Join Undivided Education Advocate Lisa Carey, as we covered major milestones and steps to take from age 14 to 21 so that you can feel confident you’re preparing your teen for adulthood.

For more information about the transition to adulthood, check out our article: https://undivided.io/resources/10

Parents often ask, “How can I afford it all?” From therapies to medical supplies, expenses add up quickly. Lisa Concoff Kronbeck and Leslie Lobel, Undivided’s experts in public benefits and insurance, share tips on maximizing private insurance and Medi-Cal to cover your child’s needs while saving money.

To learn more about public benefits, check out our insurance decoder: https://undivided.io/resources/978

In this episode, Undivided’s Education Advocate Lisa Carey unpacks some of the most common — and confusing — things said in IEP meetings. From “We don’t usually offer that” to “Let’s wait and see,” Lisa explains what these statements really mean and how you can respond with clarity and confidence.

You’ll walk away with practical scripts, advocacy tips, and Lisa’s personal playbook for navigating IEP conversations like a pro. Whether you’re prepping for your first IEP or your tenth, this episode gives you the tools to show up informed, empowered, and ready to collaborate.

Looking for more IEP prep support? Our full guide is here: https://undivided.io/resources/128

In this Undivided Voices episode, non-attorney education advocate Lisa Carey shares how to spot the signs, ask the right questions, and create a plan that truly supports your child’s needs. Whether you’re facing challenges with accommodations, progress, or just that gut feeling something’s off, Lisa offers practical, empowering steps to help you advocate with confidence and clarity.

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Worried about statewide district budget deficits and unknown federal cuts? Education attorney Dina Kaplan will answer questions about school when the stakes seem higher than ever.

Although we’re always concerned with ensuring our kids’ rights to an education are protected, we know this isn’t a typical school year. Reality has set in and many parents are stressed about about how our kids’ education will be affected. Dina is here to help us prepare for back-to-school season and give us her tips as an experienced advocate and parent for making sure our kids get the support they need in school.