How to Monitor IEP Services & Why You Need to Do It 

Explore the significance of related service logs in special education through expert insights in this educational video. Gain clarity on what these logs entail, their legal implications under Illinois state law, and how they empower parents to ensure their child's IEP services are implemented as intended.​

• Understand the contents and importance of related service logs in special education
• Learn about your rights to access student records including related services logs
• Get practical tips on using service logs to ensure delivery of IEP services and make critical IEP decisions

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Are Your IEP Goals Working?

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Don't be fooled! Many people are misled with data. Understanding IEP goals, the data, and how to analyze progress is necessary to providing a child an appropriate education. Knowledge is power. In this workshop, parents and professionals learn:

• Steps to breaking down IEP goals and data to see if a child is truly making progress on their IEP goal(s);
  
• How to chart data to determine if a child is making progress on their IEP goals; and
• Understand of how to monitor progress on IEP goals and NOT be intimidated by looking at data in a meaningful way as a parent and professional.

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Special Education Fundamentals Workshop

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Understand special education rights and procedures in this self-paced Special Education Fundamentals workshop designed for parents! Learn key information you need to advocate for your child, including:

• What to do if you suspect your child has special education needs;
• How to write meaningful and measurable IEP goals;
• How to track progress on IEP goals to determine if your child is making adequate progress; and
• What resources are available to your family!
  

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Preparing Parental Input for Student Success

Learn about drafting the most effective parental input statements and why it's critical to a child’s success in this workshop. Understand special education rights, including how to have Parental Input included in an IEP and why that is legally significant!

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How to Draft Measurable & Meaningful IEP Goals

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What every Parent & Professional MUST know about writing IEP goals! Understanding the importance of an Independent Education Plan (or IEP) as a legal document is a crucial piece of knowledge needed to advocate for children with disabilities in the IEP process. Be sure to take notes and reach out with questions.

What You Need to Know to Prepare for an IEP Meeting

Discover the keys to successful IEP meetings and how to best prepare for crucial aspects of the process. From harnessing the power of parental input to navigating the 3-Day Disclosure Rule, and championing your child's goals and needs, this video is focused on empowering you with essential insights for an informed and effective IEP.

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Mastering Special Education:
NEW Parent Series On
​Special Education Must-Knows

Master the IEP process and top special education questions with our latest Parent Series, featuring perspectives from Special Education Attorneys, Advocates & Former Judges (IHO).

Dive into the playlist for a comprehensive guide from understanding your rights to best practices for proving your child's needs and more!​

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EXAMPLE SAMPLE LETTERS

Are you concerned about your child's learning? Do you have questions about special education eligibility, access to student records, or compensatory education? We've included example parent letters of the most requested topics as a resource for you. Check them out below!

​We highly recommend you check your local laws and consider consulting with a special education attorney in your state.*

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