For most of us, IEPs are not a fun process. We might feel a lot of pressure, some intimidation, a fair amount of confusion, and possibly some mistrust. All of this stems from the reality that as bureaucratic as IEPs may feel, they are vitally important. Preparation is key to feeling a little less lost and making sure your child gets the most out of the school year. Remember, as a parent, you play a pivotal role in the process because YOU are the expert on your child, even in a room full of educators and specialists.
Whether you are a last minute prepper or you’ve been organizing for weeks, we can all use some support to ensure we are addressing the big and small details of IEP prep (not to mention, ensuring you walk into that IEP meeting without breaking a sweat). This week we’re here to give you all the tools you need to feel comfortable, ready, and empowered for your child’s next IEP.
Dive into our Ultimate Checklist for IEP Prep where we walk you through where to start in your IEP prep, how to request the information you need, how to review materials, and other meeting tips & tricks for the school year. Plus, a printable IEP prep checklist to help you stay organized in the weeks and days leading up to the meeting!
Undivided members can access our IEP prep guide in the Undivided app with links, templates, and easy-to-follow instructions that walk parents through the process one step at a time.
For parents who want a deeper dive into IEP prep, watch our full event replay — The Ultimate Checklist for IEP Prep with Education Advocate Lisa Carey. She gives us key information parents should consider when preparing for our children’s IEP meetings. Carey has advocated for hundreds of families during IEPs including her own and has all the tips and tricks you need!
One Undivided member shares with us, “Having [my Navigator] help me with the IEP and give me ideas really made me feel like I went in better prepared. It was a much better meeting than I would’ve had if [she] hadn’t helped me.”
Do you ever wish there was a magical button you could click where you could access everything you wanted to know about organizing and preparing for your child’s IEPs and IEP meetings? Well get your finger ready because Undivided has just the thing for you — download your free IEP prep packet here! Find resources, tips, templates, and more in our free PDF, and you’ll be ready to advocate for your child’s educational supports with more confidence!
Wondering how exactly Undivided can help you get ready for your next IEP? Join us on YouTube as we show you to prep for an IEP the Undivided way — with a look into how how to use our digital super binder, collaborate with an Undivided Navigator, prep for your meeting with our step-by-step guides and printables, and more.
Have you ever been in an IEP and heard something that doesn’t sound quite right, but you don’t know how to respond? On March 19, we sat down with Undivided’s Education Advocate, Lisa Carey for a live Q&A where she took some of the most common things said in IEPs and talked us through how we can respond. In case you missed it or you’re ready for another watch to take notes, find the full recording and read the highlights in our article 5 Ways to Get Better Responses from Your IEP Team.
Office Hours with Lisa Concoff Kronbeck
On Wednesday, April 3, 12:00-1:00 p.m. PDT, Public Benefits Specialist Lisa Concoff Kronbeck will be available for Undivided Office Hours, where she’ll answer questions about funding therapies and medical supplies through Medi-Cal, Regional Center, and more. Bi-weekly Office Hours are virtual Q&A sessions with experts that are open to Undivided members only, so sign up here if you’d like to attend!
Plus, a huge shoutout to Lisa, who spoke at an IHSS seminar hosted by Disability Voices United this week! She explained the recent changes to the IHSS program rules for parents of school-age children. If you missed it, you can watch the replay here on Facebook!
- Why is it important to know the structure of an IEP meeting? It can help you organize your notes! See how on YouTube→
- It’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Check out our Instagram for easy ways to participate→
- Do you have more questions after last week’s event about how to respond in IEP conversations? Ask in our private Facebook group→
- Know someone who could use help with IEP prep? Connect them with Undivided on LinkedIn→
