140: Is Pull-Out Support Helping or Hurting? Navigating Special Ed Services with Clarity

Special Education Strategist: Expert Advice for IEPs, 504 Plans, Dyslexia, Parent Advocacy, Learning Disabilities, Executive Function, Dysgraphia, ADHD, Autism, Neurodivergent

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

• 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/