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Episode #146: Proximity is Not a Program: Moving from Inclusion to Belonging

Does your child spend their day in the general education classroom, but you suspect they aren’t truly included? In this episode of Water Prairie Chronicles, we are unpacking the dangerous myth that “proximity is a program.” Just because a student is physically in the room doesn’t mean they belong. Join me as we break down the difference between mainstreaming and true inclusion, explore the transformative power of a sensory audit, and learn how to write IEP goals that prioritize social connection over mere compliance. Let’s help your child find their place on the dance floor.

October 29, 2025 Tonya Wollum

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Stop the Stress: Your Roadmap to Confidence at Your First IEP Meeting Walking into your child’s first Individualized Education Program

Episode #140: What to Expect at Your First IEP Meeting as a Parent

Tonya What to Expect at Your First IEP Meeting: A Complete Parent Guide The Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast airs new

Episode #10: The IEP Parent Academy & How to Start Advocating for Your Child

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the IEP process?

In today’s episode, Nicole Schlechter talks with Tonya about parenting a child with a disability and how to start advocating for your child at school. Nicole is the owner of the IEP Parent Academy and has some tips for parents as they begin to navigate the IEP process as well as for those seasoned parents who need some pointers on how to advocate more effectively at school. She also answered some of our listeners’ specific questions about advocating for their child.

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