If you’ve ever made an All About Me book for your child (and if you’ve ever listened to this podcast!), you know how helpful it can be. It’s a simple way to introduce your child to teachers and staff, share their strengths, and explain their needs in a clear, approachable way.
Have you ever walked into an IEP meeting and felt completely outnumbered?
Have you ever walked into an IEP meeting and felt like the room was stacked against you?
Have you ever brought up something at an IEP meeting — and the team simply didn’t know what you were talking about?
Do you ever leave an IEP meeting thinking, “That one test score does not tell the whole story”?
Do you ever leave an IEP meeting feeling frustrated, unheard, or completely misunderstood?
Have you ever walked into an IEP meeting and immediately felt it? The tension.