WHEN THE IEP MEETING MOVES ON AND YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS

Know what to ask before you agree.

When conversations move fast at IEP meetings, it can feel as though the answer makes sense to everyone but you. Sometimes the answer itself is incomplete.

You are allowed to ask for the rest of the answer.

Inside the free guide, you’ll find five common IEP meeting scenarios. Each one gives you:

  • A statement you may hear
  • Why it’s worth pausing
  • What you can say to get a clearer answer

You’ll also get a one-page list of questions you can ask almost anytime, including in a meeting or follow-up email.

Get the free guide

5 meeting scenarios, words you can use in response, and questions to keep nearby.

A look inside the guide

The full guide includes 5 detailed meeting scenarios and a one-page list of questions to keep nearby.

Two detailed scenario pages from the 5 Questions guideDetailed scenario pages from the 5 Questions guide
Charmaine Thaner

I’m Charmaine Thaner, a parent, special education advocate, and retired teacher who has worked in both special and general education. I pay attention to the gaps between what is said in a meeting, what’s written in the IEP, and what actually happens during your child’s school day.

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