Learn to read and understand your child’s IEP to ensure better outcomes.
Have you attempted to read your child’s IEP?
Does it seem super complicated and incomprehensible?
Does it seem to be written in a different language that’s made up of acronyms and word salad?
Does it make glowing claims that seem unsupported or false?
You can:
Find out the truth about what’s really happening at school, what’s working, and what needs to change.
“How to Read your Child’s IEP: Find the Hidden Message” will guide you through specific, key sections of the IEP
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Avoid your child losing years of education by finding out what’s really going on at school now.
If you don’t know what is in your child’s IEP, you can’t know if it contains what is needed.
If you haven’t read and understood the IEP, you can’t know
You can’t fix it if you don’t know where the problems are.
I did read the IEP, but after we reviewed it together, I understood it. Now, I have more in control of my son’s education. I understand what’s going on. I know when he’s on the right track and learning. I can tell what is true and what isn’t. I have insight into his needs, and I can tell if his needs are being met.”
I feel more empowered. I have more confidence speaking with the teacher and service providers. I can even speak up during the IEP meetings.
I read it, but I didn’t catch some very important points. You can’t fix it if you don’t know where the problems are.
Results
Knowledge is power.
You can be empowered with confidence to speak up for your child’s rights.
El cupo es limitado, así que inscríbete pronto. ¡No te lo pierdas!
NOT SO SMALL PRINT: I am not an attorney and cannot and do not provide legal advice. Any suggestions or recommendations provided do not constitute legal advice but are merely best practice for generally dealing with different types of common issues related to special education. Advice is based on personal experience as well as your rights and your child’s rights as delineated in special education law. I do not claim to be an expert in all laws across all states. I will always recommend that you follow the law even when it seems that others do not.
I do not guarantee a particular outcome for you and your child with regards to your child’s IEP and education. IEPs are supposed to be based on objectively obtained data and decisions made at an IEP meeting are supposed to be the consensus of the team. I am not a part of your child’s IEP team, and I have no way of knowing what goes on in the minds of others, nor do I have any control over how others will behave or what they will say.
I do wholeheartedly believe, in fact, I guarantee that if you prepare for your child’s IEP meeting by reading and understanding the paperwork as suggested, you will feel more empowered and confident and thus be better able to participate in the IEP meeting, and contribute as an IEP team member in order to your child’s improve educational outcomes. I believe that you can learn to communicate in a way that will help you to be heard without ever raising your voice.
