Deep Dives: In-Depth Content Exploration into IDEA and IEPs
Feel Like You’re Fighting an Uphill Battle with Your Child's IEP?
You’re not alone if you’ve ever found yourself lost in the endless maze of your child’s IEP. Wondering if there’s someone out there who could just explain this stuff in plain English? Well, guess what? You’ve found your secret weapon.
Welcome to IDEA and IEPs: The Deep Dive Content Series—the ultimate resource created just for you.
Why This is Different
This isn’t your typical “sit and listen” course. After attending hundreds of IEP meetings for my own kid and countless clients, I’m here to share the real talk—the behind-the-scenes truths no one else will tell you.
This is your chance to break through the confusion, to go beyond just scratching the surface, and to really get a handle on the IEP process.
What’s Inside the Deep Dive Content Series?
Picture this: 35 in-depth training sessions, each one zeroing in on a specific IEP topic or concern. Think of it as having a personal IEP expert on speed dial, ready to help you navigate the craziness of the education system.
Here’s What You Get:
- Instant Access: When you buy the Deep Dive Content Series, you unlock every single session currently available in our training library.
- Lifetime Updates: And the best part? You’ll get access to all new sessions we add in the future. You're not just investing in right now; you’re securing your knowledge for the long haul.
- No Fluff, Just Facts: Each session cuts through the jargon and gets straight to the heart of the issue. You’ll find practical solutions, not generic advice.
Who’s This For?
Let’s be clear: this is built by parents, for parents. We know what it’s like to be in your shoes, and we’ve poured our own experiences—yes, the blood, sweat, and tears—into this content. (Teachers, you might learn a thing or two as well, so feel free to check out the session list below.)
Ready to Take Control?
Curious about what’s inside? Scroll down for the full list of topics covered. From understanding evaluations to writing effective parent concerns, it's all there.
If you’re ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling empowered, it’s time to dive in. Join us and become the advocate your child deserves.
Don’t Let the IEP Process Intimidate You Any Longer. Take the plunge with the Deep Dive Content Series and start making real progress today!
(Note: While this was designed for parents, teachers and school staff might find it helpful too. Check the session list below to see if it’s right for you.)
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Understanding IEP Progress Monitoring, for Parents
Understand how to Get Meaningful Data and Progress Monitoring
Overview: IEP Transition to Adulthood Section and Goals
How to Write Meaningful IEP Goals
If your IEP goals aren't solid and meaningful, you won't get the supports your child needs.
Understanding IEP Evaluations, for Parents
How to Make Sense of your Evaluation Reports
The Preschool to Kindergarten IEP Transition
How to Make the most of the Special Ed Preschool to KG transition.
What Parents Should Know about ESY-Extended School Year
Homework: Considerations for IEP Students
What adjustments can be made to an IEP student's homework?
IEP Placement Decisions, explained.
Is your child in the right IEP placement? Here's how to tell, and change it if necessary.
Disability Eligibility Categories and Special Factors: Does it matter what is checked?
Understand these two important sections of the IEP.
Your Parental Rights/Procedural Safeguards, explained.
Assistive Technology, AAC and Your IEP
A replay of the webinar I presented for Office of Special Ed programs a few years ago.
Why Your IEP Needs a Vision Statement, and how to create one.
Know the Importance of an IEP Vision Statement, and Create one!
All Things Behavior and IEPs, including FBA and BIP.
Discuss FBAs, BIP and how to have meaningful ones on your IEP.
Student Discipline, Rights and IEPs/504s
Disabled Students are afforded different procedures during disciplinary incidents.
Using Official (and impactful!) Language and Wording in your Communication to the School.
Learn the different federal agencies and the guidance documents they publish.
Aides, Paraprofessionals and Your IEP
How to get an Aide on your IEP and make it meaningful.
LRE-Least Restrictive Environment and your IEP
Comprehensive understanding of Least Restrictive Environment or LRE.
Understand the Official IEP Forms we Sign.
Understand the various forms you sign in the IEP process.
IDEA, Special Education Laws and Supreme Court Cases
Participants will be familiar with common laws and SCOTUS decisions that affect disabled children.
What are IEP Educational Surrogates? And how to become one.
Learn about Educational Surrogates and be inspired to be one!
What to Know About Middle and High School IEPs.
Put together a foundation for a solid IEP for middle/high school.
Transition Workshop 1: What IDEA Says
Getting started on a solid transition plan for your child.
Transition Workshop 2: Evaluations and More
Set the Foundation for what your Child's Transition Program will look like
Transition Workshop 3: IEP Transition Goals and Supports
Talking about solid, relevant IEP transition goals.
Transition Workshop 4: Overcoming IEP Team Hurdles
Get your IEP Team to YES with your child's IEP transition planning.
Transition Workshop 5: Adult Services
Gain an understanding of some of the services available for disabled adults.
When your IEP Team Wants to Remove Services
Troubleshooting and options when your IEP team is trying to remove services.
School Refusal, School Avoidance and Shortened Days and Weeks
What to do if your child is experiencing school refusal or needs shortened time.
What to Do When Your IEP Child is Being Bullied.
How to Respond to Bullying at School
Getting Involved in Lobbying Session 1
Understand the Basics of Lobbying or Systems Change
Getting Involved in Lobbying Session 2
Making a Plan to Contact your Legislators.
IEPs Post Pandemic--What Now?
Developing an advocacy strategy when the pandemic is over
Should you Secure Private Services?
Should you secure private services rather than fight with the school?
When the IEP isn't Being Followed
Steps to Take when the School is Not Following the IEP