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Most parents don’t walk into IEP meetings looking for red flags. 🚩 We’re just trying to get through the day and make sure our kids are supported by an IEP that does what it’s supposed to. But sometimes the biggest problems show up quietly: a goal that’s too vague, progress that isn’t really progress, or ...

In this episode, Undivided’s Education Advocate Lisa Carey unpacks some of the most common — and confusing — things said in IEP meetings. From “We don’t usually offer that” to “Let’s wait and see,” Lisa explains what these statements really mean and how you can respond with clarity and confidence. You’ll walk away with practical scripts, ...

Now that backpacks are stuffed with folders and fidget toys, and routines are (mostly) in place, it’s the perfect moment to pause and check in on something big: your child’s IEP. You worked hard to get that plan just right — but here’s the truth: an IEP only matters if it’s actually being followed and …

Have you ever walked into an IEP meeting and been met with an overly negative attitude from anyone on the IEP team? 🚩 Or maybe you notice the team is pushing for goals that are too focused on “functional” skills instead of academic or developmental goals? 🚩And, of course, maybe you’ve heard the classic: “Your …

When it comes to navigating school, IEPs might be the one thing parents dread the most. It’s not just the meetings — it’s the paperwork, the emails, the sheer number of people, the stress of making sure nothing gets overlooked. It’s walking into a room where everyone seems to be speaking a different language and …

Now that the school year is in full gear, it’s the perfect time to check in on our kiddos, and their IEPs. We know how much effort it takes to get your child’s IEP just right, but if it’s not being followed or doesn’t reflect their current needs, it’s not doing its job. The fall …

Fall is in the air, and along with it, crisp weather, pumpkin-spiced everything, and school in full swing. The honeymoon period is over and staff and students are digging in — this is the perfect time to take stock of our IEPs and make sure our kids are receiving the services and supports they need …

For those of us parenting children who need supports to thrive in school, we understand the feeling of wanting to start the school year off with everything in place, including their accommodations, which are meant to remove barriers to learning and meet THEM where they are (not the other way around!). As parents, we live …