In this episode of the Collaborative IEP Podcast, I’m diving into Section 1415 of the IDEA—the part of the law that lays out procedural safeguards. These protections are game-changers for families, offering critical rights that help level the playing field in special education. I’m sharing why I care so deeply about these safeguards, breaking down what they mean, how they work, and why they matter.
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.
Advocating for your child can feel isolating, exhausting, and deeply personal.
We’ve all hit that moment in an IEP meeting where the conversation just… stops. No agreement.