Advocacy and Special Education Law

In this episode of Bright Conversations, hosts Shontaye Glover Jones and Sarah Bevier sit down with Krystal Ash of K Altman Law, to continue a powerful conversation that began at the July 2025 SLP Summit. Krystal’s course on advocacy and special education law drew overwhelming feedback from participants who wanted even more time to dive into the complexities of how legal frameworks impact our work as SLPs.

Explore Conversation

In this episode of Bright Conversations, hosts Shontaye Glover-Jones and Sarah Bevier reconnect with Krystal Ash of K. Altman Law, whose popular session at the July 2025 SLP Summit sparked overwhelming interest and unanswered questions. This conversation dives deeper into the complexities of special education law, exploring how legal frameworks impact SLPs, families, and the educational systems we work within.

Krystal shares her journey from classroom teacher to special education advocate and breaks down how her legal team supports families navigating IEPs, federal law, and state-specific processes. Whether you’re new to special education advocacy or looking to deepen your impact, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical insight for working within the system while keeping students at the center.

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Guests

Krystal Ashe
MSCIN
Krystal is a passionate member of the education and special education community. As a former teacher and instructional designer, Krystal brings a unique perspective on classroom and curriculum based challenges for students with special needs. With her expertise with curriculum and instruction, as well as gifted education, she strives to bring meaningful change to learners and their families.

Learning Objectives

Describe the role of special education law in shaping services for students with communication needs.
List strategies SLPs can use to advocate effectively within IEP meetings and school-based systems.
Analyze common legal questions raised by parents and professionals, and how to approach them with clarity and collaboration.

Agenda

10 minutes	Why advocacy matters for SLPs
10 minutes	Legal frameworks
10 minutes	Parents Rights and School Responsibilities
20 minutes	Common questions
10 minutes	Resources and takeaways

Disclosures

Financial Dislosures:	Sarah Bevier is the co-founder of Bright Ideas Media. She volunteered her time for this presentation. Shontaye and Krystal have no financial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosures:	Sarah, Shontaye and Krystal have no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content Disclosures:	Sarah, Shontaye and Krystal have no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

To earn ASHA CEUs you must complete the courses by viewing them, provide course feedback, pass the exams with a score of 80 or more, provide your ASHA credentials, and confirm submission.

Advocacy and Special Education Law: $7.00
In this episode of Bright Conversations, hosts Shontaye Glover Jones and Sarah Bevier sit down with Krystal Ash of K Altman Law, to continue a powerful conversation that began at the July 2025 SLP Summit. Krystal’s course on advocacy and special education law drew overwhelming feedback from participants who wanted even more time to dive into the complexities of how legal frameworks impact our work as SLPs. Includes access to the recorded episode and optional ASHA reporting.

Add-ons

Intersections of Neurodiversity, Child Development, and Learning Theory

$25.00

Fulfill your culturally responsive practice/DEI requirements for ASHA with this course! This course explores how neurodiversity can and should be a central component of practitioner training and clinical practice. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate the nuances of neurodiversity to better support children, students, and clients. With implications for advocacy and equity, this session aligns with ASHA’s strategic goals to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion—and to ensure communication is accessible as a human right. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.