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If you’re tired of guessing what to say in meetings, searching for resources at midnight, or trying to decode school jargon on your own—you’re in the right place. The Collaborative IEP Membership gives you the tools, guidance, and community you need to make meaningful progress for your child.

Coaching Calls

Join Ashley and a team of trusted special education experts for monthly coaching. Each session gives you the chance to get real-time answers, practical advocacy guidance, and encouragement as you navigate IEPs, behavior plans, inclusion, and everything in between.

Can’t make it live? No problem. Some sessions are live coaching calls, and others are asynchronous expert videos created in response to member questions. Either way, you can submit your questions anytime inside the member portal, and Ashley or another expert will provide thoughtful, personalized guidance. All live calls are recorded and added to the portal for rewatching whenever it fits your schedule, and all asynchronous trainings stay there too—so you never miss the support you need.

Calls and Q&A opportunities are offered at a variety of days and times to support busy families, working parents, and all time zones.


What You Get As a Member

Expert Workshops

We bring leading special education and disability experts into the Membership to host practical, high-impact workshops. You’ll learn from advocates, educators, evaluators, therapists, attorneys, inclusion specialists, and more. Each session covers a relevant, real-world topic so you can take a comprehensive, informed approach to supporting your child at school.

Examples of past and upcoming workshops (all available for replay) include behavior and FBA fundamentals, inclusive education strategies, reading and dyslexia supports, executive functioning, progress monitoring and data collection, parent-school communication, transition planning, and navigating difficult IEP meetings.



Roadmap Quiz

You’ll get immediate access to our Village community — a warm, welcoming space built on the belief that it truly takes a village to navigate special education. Inside, you can share your struggles and your wins, connect with parents who understand the IEP journey firsthand, and find support from people who are walking similar paths.
Ashley and the other members are active in the community every week, answering questions, offering guidance, and making sure you never feel like you’re advocating alone. This is your place to be encouraged, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely get it.

On-Demand Advocacy Workshops

Once you’ve identified your priorities, you’ll get directed to the workshops and trainings that match your goals—whether you’re strengthening inclusion, navigating behavior supports, improving collaboration with your school team, or building confidence for IEP meetings.

Inside the membership, you’ll find a growing library of on-demand video workshops, including The Inclusion Workshop, The Behavior Workshop, the full collection of IEP Guru Academy videos, and The Special Education & Advocacy Lab. Altogether, you’ll have access to over 13 hours of practical, strategy-packed content designed to help you take action without feeling overwhelmed.

Whether you’re just beginning to understand the IEP process or you’re looking to sharpen advanced advocacy skills, there’s a training for every stage of the journey. All videos can be watched anytime from your member portal—perfect for busy parents on the go.

The IEP Resource Library

Goodbye Google rabbit holes. Hello organized, reliable resources. Inside the membership, you’ll unlock instant access to a complete, searchable library of over 85 advocacy tools designed to support every stage of the IEP process. Each resource is clearly organized as a guide, checklist, or communication template, so you always know exactly what kind of support you’re getting.

The library is updated regularly and covers topics like inclusion, behavior supports, evaluations, accommodations, progress monitoring, communication strategies, and more. You’ll also find resources that break down specific tools and approaches—such as Orton-Gillingham reading programs, executive functioning supports, and other specialized interventions—so you can better understand what your child needs and how to advocate for it.

Barlow Family Favorites Recipe Library

Because we can be fierce advocates and still make dinner. Inside the membership, you’ll also find a growing collection of my family’s favorite recipes — the real meals that keep us going during busy seasons, long IEP days, and everything in between.
From quick weeknight staples to comfort foods we love to share, this little corner of the membership is here to remind you that we can be a great many things: organized, empowered, collaborative… and well-fed. Because we can be a great many things!  


Add On Monthly 1:1 Meetings 

For families who want more individualized support, members have the option to join Ashley’s Monthly Retainer Program. This program offers ongoing, personalized advocacy guidance throughout the month—perfect for parents navigating complex IEP issues, preparing for challenging meetings, or wanting consistent strategic support.

The Membership gives you community, tools, and expert Q&A…

The Monthly Retainer Program gives you hands-on partnership with Ashley as you apply those strategies to your unique situation.

Spaces are limited, and current members receive the first opportunity to join when openings become available.
 


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If you’re ready to learn more about special education advocacy to support your family, students, and clients, but you struggle balancing it all (hellllooooo, all of us!), this is for you! Think of Club like a magazine subscription. You don’t have to read a whole book… you get little bite-sized tidbits, dropped right into your Inbox and organized in a tidy app, so you can consume information one Diet Coke at a time.  

And that's why we're doing this.

nice to meet you,

Hi! I’m Ashley—attorney, advocate, educator, and founder of The Collaborative IEP. 

After years of supporting families, training professionals, and navigating my own son’s IEP journey, one thing became clear: parents need reliable guidance, actionable tools, and a supportive community to truly feel empowered.
This membership brings all of that together under one roof so you can advocate strategically, collaboratively, and confidently.
At my other jobs I work as a special education and estate planning attorney and mom to two not-so-little boys, one of whom has Down syndrome. When I’m not working, you can usually find me at the pool with my kids; driving Penny, my ’75 VW bus, to pick up coffee; cooking something delicious; or getting my hands dirty in the garden.

“If Ashley Barlow makes it, I want it!”

I’ve taken the Lab, the Inclusion and Behavior Workshops, and all six modules of the ABC Course! I simply cannot get enough! ABClub? Monthly resources? Yes please!”

Dana S. 

“I’m most excited about ABClub, 

because I need gentle reminders to stay informed. I have all the books and follow all the people on social media, but I sit down to learn. I’m looking forward to learning more in small bits! And I can’t wait for live videos with Ashley!

Louie K

This Is For You    

The IEP process has ever driven you crazy! (Hello, me, me!!!) 

You like tidbits of content at a time and maybe need a nudge to stay on top of things!  

You want to be the first to have allllll the advocacy tools!

if:

You desire a community of like-minded friends in similar situations!

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FAQs

Quick answers to help you understand The Collaborative IEP and the Membership.

What is The Collaborative IEP?

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The Collaborative IEP is the umbrella for all of my work—courses, trainings, advocacy tools, podcast episodes, and workshops—all centered on helping families and professionals navigate special education with clarity, confidence, and collaboration. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and build confidence in IEP team members by providing free and paid resources to parents, advocates, and others in the disability community that join the legal principles of special education with the interests and values of everyone at the IEP table.

What is The Collaborative IEP Membership?

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The Collaborative IEP Membership is an online community and resource hub designed to support you throughout your entire advocacy journey. It includes live and asynchronous coaching calls, expert presentations and Q&A, on-demand workshops, a robust library of guides and templates, a personalized roadmap, a private village community, and more. Think of it as your year-round support system for anything that comes your way in special education.

What kinds of resources are in the Library?

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The Library holds a large collection of Guides, Checklists, and Communication Templates covering nearly every corner of the IEP process. You’ll find support on inclusion, behavior, evaluations, progress monitoring, accommodations, communication strategies, Orton Gillingham and structured literacy concepts, executive functioning, and so much more.

Even though the resources are plentiful, they’re carefully organized and fully searchable so you can quickly find exactly what you’re looking for. And you’re never left wondering where to start: your Roadmap Quiz highlights the tools that match your current needs, and both Ashley and the Village community help point you toward the right resources at the right time. You’ll always know what to use—and when.

When are the live calls and workshops?

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Live calls and workshops are offered on a varied schedule to accommodate different time zones and family schedules (and frankly - my schedule!). All events are clearly marketed inside your portal, and you can submit questions ahead of time even if you can’t attend live. All sessions—live or asynchronous—are saved for replay.

Do I get direct 1:1 access to Ashley?

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Inside the membership, you’ll receive personalized guidance from Ashley through community Q&A, asynchronous responses, and participation in live coaching calls. If you need private, individualized advocacy or legal support, you’re welcome to reach out separately for availability and rates.

What if I miss anything?

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Nothing is ever lost. All live calls, expert workshops, asynchronous videos, and new trainings are recorded and stored in your member portal. You can watch (or rewatch) anytime. Your Roadmap also points you to the most relevant materials so you never feel behind.

Can I get a sneak peek?

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Absolutely! You can explore the entire Membership with a free 3-day pass!

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