Is Pull-Out Support Helping or Hurting? Navigating Special Ed Services with Clarity
Episode 140, Jul 29, 05:34 PM
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Join Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P and special education strategist, alongside guest Jackie Beach—early childhood expert and founder of Rally Family Support—as they unpack the real impact of pull-out vs. push-in services. Are students gaining what they need or missing what matters most?
This episode is part of our 12-week, parent-focused summer series answering real IEP questions with real strategies.
3 Key Takeaways
This episode is part of our 12-week, parent-focused summer series answering real IEP questions with real strategies.
3 Key Takeaways
- Ask the right questions: Timing, impact, and provider consistency matter.
- Balance is everything: A strong IEP should support both learning and belonging.
- Collaboration counts: General and special ed teams must align goals to keep kids connected.
Resources Mentioned
- Learn more about LRE (Least Restrictive Environment): Center for Parent Information and Resources
- Understand your rights under IDEA: Wrightslaw’s Parent Guide to IDEA
- Visualize service time: Use this sample IEP service tracker from Understood.org
Contact Wendy
Website: LearningEssentialsEDU.com
Instagram: @learningessentials
LinkedIn: Wendy Taylor
Facebook: TutoringLE
Explore the Course
Cracking the Code to Special Education Eligibility – Learn the 4 Es and unlock services your child deserves: Click here
Listen & Subscribe
Apple: The Special Ed Strategist with Wendy Taylor
All platforms: pod.link/1639953041
Connect with Jackie Beach
Jackie Beach is the founder of Rally Family Support and an expert in early childhood systems and family engagement. Learn more: https://www.rallysupportsfamilies.com/
Website: LearningEssentialsEDU.com
Instagram: @learningessentials
LinkedIn: Wendy Taylor
Facebook: TutoringLE
Explore the Course
Cracking the Code to Special Education Eligibility – Learn the 4 Es and unlock services your child deserves: Click here
Listen & Subscribe
Apple: The Special Ed Strategist with Wendy Taylor
All platforms: pod.link/1639953041
Connect with Jackie Beach
Jackie Beach is the founder of Rally Family Support and an expert in early childhood systems and family engagement. Learn more: https://www.rallysupportsfamilies.com/