Episode 4: Behind the Table — Perspectives from a Special Educator

Guest: Veronica Karwoski, Educational Therapist

What really happens behind the scenes before an IEP meeting? How can teachers and parents work together to support struggling readers? In this episode, I sit down with educational therapist and former special education teacher Veronica Karwoski to explore these questions and more.

Veronica shares her journey from 10 years in the classroom to building her own practice, why she pursued Orton-Gillingham training, and how she empowers teachers and parents to find resources and advocate for their students. We talk about:

✅ What case managers do to prepare for an IEP meeting

✅ Practical advice for new reading intervention teachers

✅ How parents can request data and work samples to better understand their child’s progress

✅ The importance of advocacy and systemic change in special education

✅ Why parent-school collaboration is key to creating meaningful IEPs

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the IEP process or underprepared to support students with dyslexia, this conversation will give you clarity, encouragement, and practical next steps.

Watch Episode 4 now on YouTube.

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🔗 Connect with Veronica and access the free resources mentioned in this episode:

Website: www.growtheducationtherapy.com/readingintervention

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