S4E5 - Rising Through the Unknown: Advocacy, Trust, and the Families Schools Don’t Always See--with Mark Ingrassia
Published: February 4, 2026
Duration: 27:35
📝 Episodic Synopsis
What does it really mean to rise when the special education system feels overwhelming, opaque, and emotionally exhausting?
In this episode of Classroom Narratives: Healing and Education, Dr. Joey Weisler is joined by Mark Ingrassia, longtime special education advocate, former teacher, parent-coach, and founder of Special Ed Rising: No Parent Left Behind. Together, they explore what families are facing behind the scenes—burnout, fear, withheld information, and the constant pressure to advocate without clear guidance.
Mark shares both professional insight and lived experience, offering a compassionate look at why parents need trust...