IEP Meeting Tips for Parents: 8 Insider Tips on Navigating an IEP Meeting

Our insiders share their IEP meeting tips for parents. Watch as they share what they wish they’d known before their IEP meeting and how to prepare for yours.
Hear from two parents, one a former teacher, as they share their insights on IEP meetings. If you’re nervous or wondering what to expect, you’re not alone. Our insiders share their tips for what you need to know so you can be prepared for your IEP meeting. These IEP meeting tips include ways to prepare before the meeting and questions to ask during the meeting.
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[@-JenGonz-]

This Tuesday I have one. And thanks to this video I'm somewhat prepared.

[@Molliealamode]

So helpful. I love the idea of writing positive notes at the bottom to have. Thank you!

[@UnderstoodOrg]

Thanks Amalia Kerr, We'll pass your note on to the producers. Best, The team at Understood

[@jacg2901]

Thank You ! I needed to see this! Its hard and you validated that. Thank you.

[@alwaysbewhoyouare9592]

Tip for the schools: Don't make it out to be like the kid is on trial. Tip for kids and parents: Do your research, know your rights, know the law and be clear on your advocating for your child.

[@EmmaG1212]

Thank you so much!! This video was very helpful. It also makes me feel less overwhelmed knowing I am not alone in my thoughts.

[@UnderstoodOrg]

We're so glad to know you found the video helpful - you are absolutely not alone!💙

[@katrinaoh9471]

Thank you so much for this! As a special education teacher, it’s so important to see things from the parents’ point of view and consider how they are doing with all of this info.

[@sz4679]

Thank you so much for this video. You took the words out of the mouth. I can 100% absolutely relate to everything that was talked about. This has been so helpful! Thanks so much again!

[@UnderstoodOrg]

We're so glad the video was able to help! Thank you for your support💙🎉

[@lolitalolita7561]

Thanks for your suggestions. They’re helpful to address my sons needs (weaknesses) p. It was very disappointing to hear that my child was not able to read or write. The team really made me feel intimidated the first iep he had and his teacher had the nerve today she could only be there for 10 minutes and left the meeting. I too wanted to say something but burst into tears instead. I was angry and couldn’t even speak.

[@rachelmruizmsw3346]

Thank you for understanding me how I feel as a parent. I am know more prepared to do this years ARD meeting in Texas for my son. You have me so much feedback on how to properly address this situation.

[@kalkidanagegnehu1361]

Wish me luck...I have one in few hours

[@dianamilliard4722]

If your child has an IEP get an advocate involved. You are your childs only advocate. Anything that they tell you you do not have to agree to.

[@livfox9214]

Hi I have questions I was test in my previous school and qualify for iep then I change school with the same state do they have to retest me

[@UnderstoodOrg]

Hi liv fox, thanks for reaching out. If you transfer to a new school within your current school district, your child's IEP doesn't change. But if you transfer to another school district, your child may need a new IEP. Keep in mind that while Understood.org was written with parents in mind, this article lays out the different scenarios, and what can happens to the IEP in each: www.understood.org/en/school-learning/choosing-changing-schools/finding-right-school/what-happens-to-your-childs-iep-if-you-switch-schools We hope this helps.

[@Friendly_Gamer_Mom]

@@UnderstoodOrg The way I read liv fox's word, I think they are the student with the IEP.

[@SOS1818]

Thank you for validating my feelings… I have my first meeting today for my son, I’m so scared right now 🤍

[@amyt6592]

how did it go?