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 school for a meeting. And this meeting will…
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Is it any wonder that Moms cry at IEP Meetings? Pretend I’ve invited you to your child’s school for a meeting. And this meeting will…
Inside: They shouldn’t, but appearances matter. Here are tips for what to wear to a Parent Teacher conference or IEP meeting. It matters. I wish…
Inside: Your first IEP meeting, or even your 10th IEP meeting, can be stressful and scary. Here is what to expect at an IEP meeting….
Inside: How long does the school have to respond to an IEP meeting request? And, what are the guidelines for an emergency IEP meeting? All…
Inside: How long do IEP meetings last? And what should you do if you feel your IEP meeting is too short or too long? Sharing…
Inside: Answering all your questions about how to request an IEP meeting. Includes letter templates, emergency IEP meeting information (only in California!) and who can…
Inside: Challenging that old urban legend that parents should bring donuts to IEP meetings. I understand you want to be nice. You want to be…
Inside: Learn the IDEA wording about scheduling IEP meetings and parental participation. Whew, can we please put this issue to bed, once and for all?…
You’re sitting in your IEP meeting. Things seem to be going well. Everyone is pleasant and there’s a constructive conversation. But your gut is telling…
In the first quarter of 2020, we had no idea how much our lives were going to change. Not just for the next couple of…
Inside: When you hate having an IEP it can be tough to stay positive. Here are tips for staying positive, even when dealing with unprofessional…
As an advocate, I have attended literally hundreds of IEP meetings. I know you, Moms. You’re stressed and anxious. This IEP meeting checklist is one…
Inside: Learn how to STOP STRESSING out over IEP meetings, and be your child’s best advocate. A Special Education Advocate who has attended hundreds of…
Does your IEP team call you “Mom” at IEP meetings? Are you comfortable with that? Let’s explore the pros and cons to this common gesture, and ways to change it if you wish.
What does IDEA say about required members of an IEP team? And what are their roles and responsibilities? All explained by an Special Education Advocate.
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…
I remember the first time I was gaslighted at an IEP meeting. It probably wasn’t the first time, but it was the first time that…
Who or what is the LEA in Special Education? What does it stand for? Can I exclude them from my IEP meeting?
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…
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