Navigating Special Education

Consulting & Speaking

Transform Home-School Communication — Put the Child at the Center of the Conversation

Student success is directly influenced by the strength of the partnership between home and school. Whether your child receives general education services or requires special education support, meaningful, ongoing communication between families and educators is essential.

When parents and teachers communicate openly, listen actively, and make data-informed decisions together, everyone wins—especially the child. Strong partnerships build trust, reduce conflict, and ensure that decisions are based on shared understanding and the child’s unique strengths and needs.

Navigating Special Education offers tools, strategies, and real-world insights to help families and educators work collaboratively and cooperatively. It’s about transforming the way we talk with each other, not at each other—because when the conversation is strong and data-driven, the outcomes are even stronger.

Resources to Support Parent–Educator Partnerships

Strengthening the relationship between families and schools is essential for student success. These tools and services are designed to foster trust, improve communication, and create shared understanding:

Navigating Special Education – A practical guide for building effective, collaborative IEP teams
Ask the Educators Podcast – Real conversations with parents, educators, and experts about what works (Put this above what’s already there.
Ask the Educators Blog on Substack – Weekly tips, insights, and strategies to support home–school collaboration
Consultative Services for Families and Districts – Through personalized coaching and interactive workshops, parents and educators can strengthen their communication skills, reduce stress, and create a culture of respectful, data-driven conversations that lead to better outcomes for students. Contact Peggy for more information.

Ask the Educators

A Podcast and Substack for Positive Parent-Educator Partnerships

Peggy Bud and Tamara Jacobson are the voices behind Ask the Educators, bringing together over 60 years of experience as teachers and administrators. They believe that the child’s voice must be at the center of all conversations. Best practices highlight the importance of parents and educators building a strong, positive partnership to support student success.

Each episode of Ask the Educators takes a deep dive into relevant 21st Century topics. Through animated conversations, Peggy and Tamara break down the what, why, and how of each podcast by sharing their expertise and professional knowledge. They leave their listeners with practical, easy-to-use strategies to foster collaboration within the child’s community of practice. The purpose of each podcast is to equip parents and educators with tools and perspectives that can help ensure each child receives the support they need.

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