Free Resource Library
Biblioteca de Recursos Gratuitos
IEP Guides for Parents
Guías de IEP para Padres
Plain-language articles on IEP law, parent rights, and how to advocate for your child. Written by a special needs parent. Free, always. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Artículos en lenguaje sencillo sobre la ley IEP, los derechos de los padres y cómo abogar por su hijo. Escritos por un padre de familia. Gratis, siempre.
No account required
Sin cuenta requerida
Bilingüe EN / ES
IDEA-accurate
Basado en la ley IDEA
Built by a parent
Hecho por un padre
IEP Meetings
Prepare, participate, and follow up
Checklist
IEP Meeting Checklist for Parents
What to do before, during, and after your child's IEP meeting. Includes 10 questions every parent should ask.
Prep Guide
How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting
Step-by-step guide to walking in informed: what to review, what to bring, and how to speak up for your child.
Toolkit
IEP Meeting Survival Kit
Everything you need in one place: questions, scripts, and what to do when the meeting doesn't go as planned.
Advocacy
School Denied the IEP — What to Do
Your child was found ineligible or the school said no. Here is what the law says you can do next.
Parent Rights & Law
Know what the law already guarantees you
Rights
Your Rights as an IEP Parent
A complete breakdown of your federally guaranteed rights under IDEA — in plain language, with the actual law behind each one.
Law
What is FAPE? Free Appropriate Public Education
FAPE is the cornerstone of special education law. Here is what it means, what it guarantees, and how to use it.
Law
What is Prior Written Notice?
Before the school changes anything about your child's IEP, they must tell you in writing. Here is what that means and why it matters.
Action Guide
How to Request an IEP Evaluation
You can request an evaluation in writing at any time. Here is exactly how to do it and what to expect.
Comparison
IEP vs. 504 Plan: What is the Difference?
Both provide support, but they are not the same. Learn which one fits your child's needs and how to ask for the right one.
New
IEP Goals: Examples, Explained
What a strong IEP goal looks like, what a weak one looks like, and how to spot the difference before you sign.
By Condition
IEPs look different for every child
Autism
IEP for Autism: What to Know and Ask For
Autism-specific IEP rights, the BIP requirement, ESY eligibility, and what a strong autism IEP actually contains.
ADHD
IEP for ADHD: Rights, Goals, and Accommodations
ADHD qualifies for an IEP under IDEA. Here is what parents need to know about eligibility, goals, and what to ask for.
Dyslexia
IEP for Dyslexia: What Parents Need to Know
Dyslexia can qualify for special education. Here is how to make the case and what the IEP should include.
Anxiety
IEP for Anxiety: When and How to Qualify
Anxiety can qualify under Emotional Disturbance or OHI. Here is what the eligibility criteria look like and what to document.
Quick References
Decode the language of special education
Reference
IEP Acronym Decoder
FAPE, LRE, BIP, ESY, PWN — decoded. Every acronym you will hear in an IEP meeting, explained in plain language.
Reference
IEP Glossary: Terms Every Parent Should Know
A plain-language glossary of the most common special education terms you will encounter in documents and meetings.
Guide
The Complete IEP Parent Rights Guide
A deeper dive into your procedural safeguards — what each right means and how to use it if the school is not cooperating.
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