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Free IEP Binder

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IEP Toolkit for Parents

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IEP Data Collection

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A Parent’s Guide to Confident Advocacy

Your IEP Playbook

An easy-to-understand guide to navigating and implementing your child’s individualized education plan (IEP).

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Where No One Has to IEP Alone

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I’ve been working as a Special Education Advocate since 2010. Along the way, I have met countless other advocates, attorneys and other professionals who now lend their knowledge to the site.
I have helped thousands of parents like you.

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A Trusted Special Needs Resource since 2011

Hundreds of posts. Thousands of IEP Goals and IEP accommodations. Tons of advice and tips after attending 100s of IEP meetings. Since 2011, A Day in Our Shoes has been a trusted resource for both parents and teachers navigating the IEP and 504 process.

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Don’t IEP Alone Academy: Empowering Parents and Professionals

Whether you’re a parent advocating for your child or a professional helping families navigate special education, Don’t IEP Alone Academy is your ultimate resource. This comprehensive program combines expert training, practical tools, and a supportive community to help you confidently tackle IEP challenges. From understanding your rights to creating data-driven strategies, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to make meaningful progress.

Join us and transform your advocacy—because every child deserves a team that knows how to get to “yes.”

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Don’t IEP Alone Podcast

Packed with straight talk, actionable tips, and a sprinkle of cursing, the Don’t IEP Alone Podcast tackles the toughest special education challenges head-on. Tune in and empower yourself with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for your child’s needs—and get to “Yes!” with the IEP team.

Listen. Advocate. Transform.

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Special Education Advocacy Training

Discover a NEW way of approaching the IEP process that gives you the strength, resources, and tools to become an empowered parent advocate for your child.

Don’t leave empty handed!

An assortment of iep planning documents and worksheets awaits, including an iep organizer, complemented by a pen, sticky notes, and a coffee cup on the table. Perfect for anyone involved in special education advocacy seeking to streamline their process.

IEP Binder for Parents

Say goodbye to the chaos of IEP paperwork! Get my free IEP Organizer—a simple, effective tool to keep all your child’s IEP documents, goals, and progress tracking in one place.

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IEP Data Collection Sheets

Make IEP data collection a breeze! Download my free 28-page PDF packed with ready-to-use data collection sheets designed to save time and keep you organized.