What Is an IEP?
What an Individualized Education Program is, what it must include, and how parents use it in meetings.
Read articleIEP Articles for Parents
Short guides for parents who need clear answers before the next IEP or ARD meeting. These articles cover evaluations, goals, placement, Prior Written Notice, and what to do when the school is not following the plan. Written by Alan Driggers, a former special education teacher and IEP advocate.
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How to Request an Initial Special Education Evaluation
How to ask for an evaluation in writing, what to include, and what happens after the school gets it.
Read articleCan RTI or MTSS Delay a Special Education Evaluation?
What IDEA allows, what it does not, and how parents can still request an evaluation.
Read articleSpecial Education Eligibility Under IDEA
How eligibility works, what evaluations look for, and what parents should watch for.
Read articleAre My Child’s IEP Goals Strong Enough?
How to tell if goals are measurable, ambitious, and tied to present levels.
Read articleWhat Is Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?
What LRE means for placement and learning with peers.
Read articleWhat Is Prior Written Notice (PWN)?
The school’s written explanation before it changes or refuses services, and why parents keep every PWN.
Read articleFailure to Implement an IEP
What it means when the written IEP is not delivered in class, and parent next steps.
Read articleHow to Prepare for an IEP Meeting
What to gather, what to ask, and how to walk in ready.
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