Knowledge is Power.

Did you leave your last IEP meeting feeling frustrated or just plain confused?

You are not alone. So many parents feel complicated feelings around their child's IEP. You may feel like some of the present levels don't fully capture your child's abilities, or that the goals aren't challenging enough or that the minutes provided are insufficient, but you're not sure how to approach these topics.

Many parents don't want to seem "difficult" or ungrateful for the hard work of the teachers and therapists on their child's team, so they don't say how they really feel around the IEP table. Some parents don't know what questions to ask in the moment because every meeting feels like information overload. If this sounds familiar, that feeling in your gut is telling you the truth, there has to be a better way.

You are entitled to participate meaningfully in your child's IEP and that means having your opinion and concerns fully heard and respected. It also means having the reports and proposed goals and minutes in your hand before and IEP meeting so you have time to really consider them. Feeling confidence at the IEP table starts with feeling well-informed and knowing you and your child's educational rights.

I can help. No parent should feel like they're on an island alone or in the dark when it comes to their child's IEP. It's never too late to set expectations for clear communication with your team and begin on the path to true collaboration. I will help you practice having these conversations respectfully and in a way that helps everyone on the team really feel like a team.