20 Do’s and Don’ts for an IEP Meeting (especially if it’s tomorrow!)
If your IEP meeting is tomorrow, you don’t have much time. Read these sanity-saving tips so that you’re ready, but not overwhelmed.
If your IEP meeting is tomorrow, you don’t have much time. Read these sanity-saving tips so that you’re ready, but not overwhelmed.
6 Principles of Special Education I have to open this post with a shout-out to blog reader Mike T. He emailed me a link to…
Gaslighting at School I remember the first time I was gaslighted at an IEP meeting. It probably wasn’t the first time, but it was the…
Virtual IEP Meetings In the first quarter of 2020, we had no idea how much our lives were going to change. Not just for the…
Who or what is the LEA in Special Education? What does it stand for? Can I exclude them from my IEP meeting?
How to Not Cry at your IEP Meeting. Is it any wonder that Moms cry at IEP Meetings? Pretend I’ve invited you to your child’s…
IEP Negativity Recently there was a lively discussion in our Facebook group. A teacher said something inappropriate to a student. Not sexual or anything like…
What to Expect at an IEP Meeting My first IEP meeting did not go well. Well, wait. Kevin has been receiving services since he was…
IEP Meetings This is a really old post that I have been meaning to update for ages. I see the image show up on Pinterest…
Parent Request for IEP Meeting Timeline IDEA does not define this. Some state special education regulations have set a time limit on how long the…
How to Request an IEP Meeting This one should be filed under “blog posts I never thought I’d have to do.” I never realized how…
Should I bring donuts to the IEP meeting? I understand you want to be nice. You want to be the “cool parent.” But I still…
Does it matter what you wear to an IEP meeting? Yes. “I have an IEP meeting tomorrow, should I dress as a Storm Trooper?” Uh,…
Recording School IEP Meetings Can you (audio) record your IEP meeting? It’s a question that I’ve seen parents and advocates discuss quite a bit. And…
How to effectively communicate with your IEP team. There is so much to say about communication in the IEP process, I could ramble all day….
IEP Preparation Checklist As an advocate, I have attended literally hundreds of IEP meetings. I know you, Moms. You’re stressed and anxious. But attending all…
What is the Length of Time for an Average IEP Meeting? How long is an IEP meeting? How long should an IEP meeting be? There’s…
What does IDEA say about parents attending IEP meetings? Whew, can we please put this issue to bed, once and for all? Because I have…
Be on Alert for these phrases at your IEP Meeting. You’re sitting in your IEP meeting. Things seem to be going well. Everyone is pleasant…
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