“Paras Can’t Take Data”? Let’s Finish the Sentence. | Ask the Advocate

Paraprofessionals taking data. Delivering lessons. “Direct supervision.” If you’ve seen the clip, heard the debate, or lived this in your building—this episode is for you. Karen breaks down the real conversation teams need to be having so paras are supported, teachers aren’t set up to carry impossible loads, and students receive the instruction and services they’re owed. You’ll learn: ✅ The 3-part “direct supervision” framework Karen uses at the IEP table ✅ What to ask admin when expectations don’t match requirements ✅ Why you fix service delivery instead of removing services ✅ How to think through program changes based on educational need ✅ Rapid-fire Q&A: 504 meetings, overdue annual IEPs, homebound basics, more 📘 Get The Epic IEP (Official Amazon link): https://amzn.to/3Ll0Dos 🎁 Pre-order bonuses + updates: TheEpicIEP.com ✅ Join The Academy First Month FREE https://academy.specialeducationacademy.com/theepiciep-courses/the-academy/ “When we get it right for the child, we get it right for everybody.” — Karen Mayer Cunningham #SpecialEducationBoss #KarenMayerCunningham #IEPHelp #504Plan #SpecialEducation #IEPAdvocate #ParentAdvocate #SPEDLaw #IDEA2004 #CompensatoryServices #Paraprofessional #StateComplaint #FAPE #BehaviorSupport #InclusionMatters #SpecialEducationRights #IEPMeetingTips #DisabilityAdvocacy #KnowYourRights #AskTheAdvocate