Your Voice Matters: A Parent/Guardian's Complete Guide to Navigating the IEP/Special Education Process
“Your Voice Matters: A Parent/Guardian’s Complete Guide to Navigating the IEP/Special Education Process” is a clear, empowering resource designed to help families feel confident and informed throughout the IEP journey. Created by a Bilingual Preschool Speech-Language Pathologist, this guide breaks down complex terms in digestible parent-friendly language, outlines each step of the special education process clearly and simply, and centers the parent as a key decision-maker. With easy-to-understand language and planning/preparation tools that put families in the driver’s seat, it's perfect for families preparing for their first (or fifth) IEP meeting—and equally valuable for teachers and school staff who want to strengthen family partnerships. This guide helps ensure every child’s needs are supported with respect, transparency, and collaboration.
All of the following is included in this resource:
Page 1 - Table of Contents
Page 2 - Common Myths Related to Special Education & How Special Education Works
Page 3 - What is an IEP?
Page 4 - Steps in the Special Education Process
Page 5 - Who Is the IEP Team?
Page 6 - Your rights as a parent - Very Important!
Page 7 - What is An Evaluation?
Page 8 - What Does It Mean to be Eligible?
Page 9 - If My Child Qualifies, What Is Included In The IEP?
Page 10 - How To Prepare For The IEP Meeting
Page 11 - The Difference Between Push In and Pull Out Services
Page 12 - List of Important Questions Parents May Ask
Page 13 - Glossary of IEP Terms for Parents
Page 14 - A Parent IEP Preparation Worksheet - About My Child
Page 15 - Statements to Reduce Tension/Clarify In IEP Meetings
“Your Voice Matters: A Parent/Guardian’s Complete Guide to Navigating the IEP/Special Education Process” is a clear, empowering resource designed to help families feel confident and informed throughout the IEP journey. Created by a Bilingual Preschool Speech-Language Pathologist, this guide breaks down complex terms in digestible parent-friendly language, outlines each step of the special education process clearly and simply, and centers the parent as a key decision-maker. With easy-to-understand language and planning/preparation tools that put families in the driver’s seat, it's perfect for families preparing for their first (or fifth) IEP meeting—and equally valuable for teachers and school staff who want to strengthen family partnerships. This guide helps ensure every child’s needs are supported with respect, transparency, and collaboration.
All of the following is included in this resource:
Page 1 - Table of Contents
Page 2 - Common Myths Related to Special Education & How Special Education Works
Page 3 - What is an IEP?
Page 4 - Steps in the Special Education Process
Page 5 - Who Is the IEP Team?
Page 6 - Your rights as a parent - Very Important!
Page 7 - What is An Evaluation?
Page 8 - What Does It Mean to be Eligible?
Page 9 - If My Child Qualifies, What Is Included In The IEP?
Page 10 - How To Prepare For The IEP Meeting
Page 11 - The Difference Between Push In and Pull Out Services
Page 12 - List of Important Questions Parents May Ask
Page 13 - Glossary of IEP Terms for Parents
Page 14 - A Parent IEP Preparation Worksheet - About My Child
Page 15 - Statements to Reduce Tension/Clarify In IEP Meetings
“Your Voice Matters: A Parent/Guardian’s Complete Guide to Navigating the IEP/Special Education Process” is a clear, empowering resource designed to help families feel confident and informed throughout the IEP journey. Created by a Bilingual Preschool Speech-Language Pathologist, this guide breaks down complex terms in digestible parent-friendly language, outlines each step of the special education process clearly and simply, and centers the parent as a key decision-maker. With easy-to-understand language and planning/preparation tools that put families in the driver’s seat, it's perfect for families preparing for their first (or fifth) IEP meeting—and equally valuable for teachers and school staff who want to strengthen family partnerships. This guide helps ensure every child’s needs are supported with respect, transparency, and collaboration.
All of the following is included in this resource:
Page 1 - Table of Contents
Page 2 - Common Myths Related to Special Education & How Special Education Works
Page 3 - What is an IEP?
Page 4 - Steps in the Special Education Process
Page 5 - Who Is the IEP Team?
Page 6 - Your rights as a parent - Very Important!
Page 7 - What is An Evaluation?
Page 8 - What Does It Mean to be Eligible?
Page 9 - If My Child Qualifies, What Is Included In The IEP?
Page 10 - How To Prepare For The IEP Meeting
Page 11 - The Difference Between Push In and Pull Out Services
Page 12 - List of Important Questions Parents May Ask
Page 13 - Glossary of IEP Terms for Parents
Page 14 - A Parent IEP Preparation Worksheet - About My Child
Page 15 - Statements to Reduce Tension/Clarify In IEP Meetings