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Your child's IEP deserves an advocate in your pocket.

The school has a team. Now you do too. Claudia reads your child's IEP, answers your questions in plain English or Spanish, and helps you walk in prepared — every single time.

IEP Compass le da a cada padre un poderoso aliado de IA — Claudia — que conoce el IEP de su hijo y le ayuda a llegar preparado a cada reunión.

Built for your child with autism. Para su hijo con autismo.

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IEP Compass app screens: home dashboard, Ask Claudia, the law cited word for word, documents, and daily log
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Your IEP expert, 24/7
Inside the App · Dentro de la App

Everything you need, all in one place.

From daily logs to AI-powered advocacy — IEP Compass was built for the real daily battles families face.

Ask Claudia anything about the IEP, in plain English or Spanish
Tap any law to read the official .gov text, word for word
Claudia knows your child: your whole IEP at a glance
Document every day to build a timestamped paper trail
Every IEP and evaluation, organized in one place
Claudia, your AI IEP advocate
Meet Claudia · Conoce a Claudia

An AI advocate who knows your child's IEP better than anyone.

Claudia reads your child's actual IEP documents, understands what services they're entitled to, and helps you ask the right questions — before, during, and after every meeting.

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Reads Your Actual IEP
Upload your child's IEP and Claudia learns it. Ask anything — services, goals, compliance dates — and get a real answer.
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Knows Your Rights
Claudia understands IDEA, FAPE, and your special education rights, and helps you push back professionally. When she explains a right, she cites the actual federal law behind it, so you can tap the source and verify it yourself instead of taking an AI's word.
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Meeting Prep Coach
Before every IEP meeting, Claudia prepares a briefing: what to bring up, what to watch for, and what questions to ask.
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Does the school have to provide speech therapy every week?
Based on your child's IEP, yes — they're entitled to 3 sessions per week of speech-language services. If they're missing sessions, you can request a Prior Written Notice to document any changes. Would you like help writing that request? 📋
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What's Inside · Funciones

Built for every battle you face.

Every feature in IEP Compass was designed by parents who have been in the trenches — not administrators.

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Daily Incident Log
Log every incident, behavior, or communication with the school. Build a timestamped paper trail that protects your child.
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Document Storage
Store IEPs, evaluations, and school emails in one secure place. Never scramble for a document in a meeting again.
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IEP Meeting Reminders
Get notified before IEP deadlines and meeting dates so you never miss a critical window to advocate for your child.
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Community Support
Connect with other IEP families, share strategies, and never feel alone in this fight again.
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Progress Reports
Track goal progress over time and generate summary reports you can bring to any meeting to hold the school accountable.
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Bilingual (EN / ES)
Full English and Spanish support — because every family deserves to advocate for their child in the language they speak best.
Real Parents · Padres Reales

Families who've been in that room

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"My daughter's IEP was 34 pages. I had no idea what half of it meant until I uploaded it and actually asked questions. I pushed back on two goals at the next meeting. First time I've ever done that."

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Maya T.
Mom of a 3rd grader with dyslexia · Phoenix, AZ
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"The school had five people at that table. I had a notepad and no idea what half the acronyms meant. Never again. Now I walk in knowing exactly what's in that document — and what I can push back on."

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Darius W.
Dad of a child with autism · Seattle, WA
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"Siempre me daban los documentos en inglés y me decían que los firmara ese mismo día. Nunca entendí lo que estaba aceptando. Ahora llego preparada, con preguntas reales, en mi idioma."

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Carmen R.
Mamá de un niño con necesidades especiales · San Diego, CA
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"I've been requesting a 1:1 aide for two years. The district kept saying 'we'll monitor it.' I used this app to document every single incident. Brought it all to the meeting. They approved the aide."

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Patricia N.
Advocate mom · Portland, OR
Why We Built This · Por Qué Lo Construimos
"I walked into my son's first IEP meeting with a legal pad and good intentions. The school sent six people."

A district coordinator. A special ed supervisor. Two teachers. An evaluator. And someone whose title I still don't know. They had three years of documentation I'd never seen. I had questions I didn't know how to ask.

That was the moment I understood I wasn't in a meeting. I was in a negotiation — and I was the only one who didn't know the rules. Our son is non-verbal and has autism. He can't tell us what happens at school. The system counts on that silence.

We built IEP Compass so no parent walks into that room alone again.

Construimos IEP Compass para que ninguna familia tenga que sentirse así sola en esta lucha.

— Tristan & Zuli · Founders, IEP Compass · Parents of a non-verbal son
Why IEP Compass · Por Qué IEP Compass

How parents tracked IEPs before — and what changed.

If your current system is a paper folder, a Google Doc, or your memory — here's what you're missing.

Si su sistema actual es una carpeta de papel, un documento de Google, o su memoria — esto es lo que le falta.

What You Need IEP Compass Paper Folder Spreadsheet Google Doc
One place for IEP, 504, notes, documents ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗
Search every term instantly ✓ ✗ partial partial
AI explains every page in plain English ✓ Claudia ✗ ✗ ✗
Spanish translation built in ✓ ✗ ✗ add-on
Log incidents with date stamps & photos ✓ manual no photos clumsy
Meeting reminders & timeline tracking ✓ ✗ manual ✗
Pre-meeting question lists ✓ on paper awkward ✓
Encrypted & private ✓ physical risk account-dependent account-dependent
Accessible at 11pm before a meeting ✓ on phone if you find it if synced if synced

If you've been doing this on paper, you're not behind. You did the best you could with what existed. We just built something better. · No está atrasado. Hizo lo mejor con lo que existía — nosotros construimos algo mejor.

100% Free · Completamente Gratis

Walk into your next IEP meeting prepared.

Download our free printable checklist — built from real experience, not textbooks. Before, during, and after the meeting.

Descarga nuestra lista de verificación gratuita — hecha desde la experiencia real, no desde los libros de texto.

📋 Download the Free IEP Meeting Survival Kit
No email required. No strings attached. Just grab it.
Sin correo electrónico. Sin compromisos. Solo descárgala.
Prefer to read it in your browser? Open the interactive version →

IEP Compass is a tool to help you advocate — not a replacement for a professional advocate. · IEP Compass es una herramienta de apoyo, no un reemplazo para un defensor profesional.

More Free Tools · Más Herramientas Gratuitas

Our growing library of free parent resources.

All bilingual. All printable. All free. No email required. Designed by parents, for parents.

Todos bilingües. Todos imprimibles. Todos gratuitos. Sin correo requerido.

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INTERACTIVE + PDF · EN + ES

IEP Meeting Checklist for Parents

A step-by-step checklist for before, during, and after your child's IEP meeting, plus the 10 questions every parent should ask. Free and printable.

Open the checklist →
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INTERACTIVE + PDF · EN + ES

The IEP Acronym Decoder

Every initialism you'll hear at a meeting — IDEA, FAPE, LRE, IEE, BIP, OT/PT/ST, PLAAFP — searchable in plain English and Spanish. Printable PDF inside.

Open decoder →
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INTERACTIVE + PDF · EN + ES

504 Plan vs. IEP

Side-by-side comparison across 10 dimensions. Who qualifies, what each covers, when to ask for which. Bilingual.

Compare side-by-side →
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INTERACTIVE + PDF · EN + ES

Your 12 Parent Rights

Every right you have under federal law (IDEA). Plain language, bilingual. Printable card to keep with you.

See the rights →
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INTERACTIVE + PDF · BILINGUAL BOOKLET

Parent Rights Guide

The full bilingual 8-page guide — IDEA, FAPE, LRE, the 12 rights with how-to scripts, plus mediation, due process, and OCR.

Read the guide →
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INTERACTIVE + PDF · EN + ES

IEP Meeting Survival Kit

A field guide for parents — what to do before, during, and after every IEP meeting. Plus 6 mistakes to avoid.

Open the kit →
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INTERACTIVE · EN + ES

IEP Term Glossary

Search any IEP term and get a plain-English (or Spanish) definition. Updated as new acronyms emerge.

Open glossary →
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Every child with an IEP deserves an advocate — regardless of what their family can afford. We award 50 scholarships per quarter to qualifying families and educators.

Cada niño con un IEP merece un defensor — sin importar lo que su familia pueda pagar. Otorgamos 50 becas por trimestre a familias y educadores que califican.

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Scholarships renew annually. We never sell or share your information. · Las becas se renuevan anualmente. Nunca vendemos ni compartimos tu información.

Frequently Asked · Preguntas Frecuentes

Questions other parents asked first.

Before signing up, here's what families want to know.

Antes de registrarse, esto es lo que las familias quieren saber.

Is IEP Compass really free to download?

Yes. The app is free to download and use. Premium features (Claudia AI, document storage, advanced reminders) are available via subscription, and we award 50 scholarships per quarter for families who qualify financially.

Sí. La descarga es gratuita. Las funciones Premium están disponibles por suscripción, y otorgamos 50 becas por trimestre.

Will my child's information stay private?

Yes, and we keep this specific. Your child's IEP and notes are locked to your private account, so no other family can see them, and we never sell, share, or rent your data. Claudia runs on Anthropic's Claude, which does not use your information to train its AI. Everything is encrypted, and you don't have to upload anything to start. The document upload is always optional.

Sí. El IEP y las notas de su hijo quedan protegidos en su cuenta privada: ninguna otra familia puede verlos, y nunca vendemos ni compartimos sus datos. Claudia funciona con Claude de Anthropic, que no usa su información para entrenar su IA. Todo está cifrado, y no tiene que subir nada para empezar.

Does this replace an advocate or attorney?

No. IEP Compass is a tool to help you advocate — not a substitute for a professional advocate or attorney. For complex disputes or due-process matters, work with a qualified professional.

No. IEP Compass es una herramienta de apoyo, no un sustituto de defensores profesionales.

What if my child has a 504 Plan, not an IEP?

IEP Compass works for both. You can store any 504 Plan, log incidents, and use Claudia to ask questions just like with an IEP. Download our free 504 vs IEP Comparison Chart for the full breakdown.

Funciona para ambos. Descargue nuestra tabla 504 vs IEP gratuita.

Is the whole app available in Spanish?

Yes. The full app and Claudia AI work in Spanish. All our free printable resources are bilingual. Translation is built in, not bolted on.

Sí. La aplicación completa y Claudia funcionan en español. Todos los recursos imprimibles son bilingües.

What if my school only shares paper documents?

Snap a photo of any paper IEP or 504 Plan. Claudia reads it — including scanned and handwritten pages — and helps you understand every section.

Tome una foto de cualquier IEP impreso. Claudia lo leerá y le ayudará a entender cada página.

Can I share access with my spouse or co-parent?

Multi-parent collaboration is on our roadmap and coming soon. For now, families share a login or print exports to keep everyone aligned.

La colaboración multipadre está en nuestra hoja de ruta. Por ahora, las familias comparten un acceso o imprimen resúmenes.

Does it work for private school or homeschool families?

Yes. IEP Compass works for any family tracking a child's services, goals, and meetings — public, private, charter, or homeschool. (Note: IDEA rights apply mainly to public schools; we'll help you understand what applies.)

Sí. Funciona para cualquier familia.

Is this only for autism?

No. IEP Compass works for any child with an IEP or 504 — autism, ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, intellectual disability, speech delays, physical disabilities, and more.

No. Funciona para cualquier niño con un IEP o un Plan 504.

I'm a teacher or paraprofessional. Can I use it?

Yes. Title I aides and special-ed paraprofessionals qualify for our scholarship program. School-side licensing for districts is in development.

Sí. Los paraprofesionales calificados pueden solicitar nuestra beca.

When will Android be available?

Android is going through Google Play verification now. Sign up at iep-compass.com to be notified the moment it's live.

La versión Android está en verificación. Inscríbase para recibir aviso.

How do I get help if something doesn't work?

Email hello@iep-compass.com or support@iep-compass.com. We're a small family-run team and we read every message — usually within a day.

Escríbanos a hello@iep-compass.com. Somos un equipo familiar pequeño y leemos cada mensaje.

Start advocating for your child today.

Try Premium free for 14 days — no credit card pressure, cancel anytime. Claudia is ready to meet your family.

Prueba Premium gratis 14 días — sin compromiso. Claudia está lista para conocer a tu familia.

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Important: IEP Compass and Claudia provide general information about special education rights and processes. We are not a law firm and Claudia is not a lawyer. Information in the app and on this website is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed special education attorney or advocate. Find a free Parent Training and Information Center for your state at parentcenterhub.org.

Importante: IEP Compass y Claudia ofrecen información general sobre derechos y procesos de educación especial. No somos un bufete de abogados y Claudia no es abogada. La información en la app y este sitio no es asesoramiento legal. Para tu situación específica, consulta a un abogado o defensor licenciado en educación especial.