On this episode, we talk with Charmaine Thaner about strategies for keeping IEP meetings positive and successful. Charmaine Thaner retired after 30 years of teaching to become a parent advocate. Her diverse experiences provide a unique perspective when collaborating with families and educators.In addition, she is the parent of a young adult who received special education services.  Charmaine has supported students, parents, and educators as a special educator, classroom teacher, parent advocate, and adjunct university instructor.  She continues to support parents as an advocate and public speaker. To learn more about Charmaine's work, go to Collaborative Special Education Advocacy.