Your free IEP meeting prep guide. Know what this meeting is for, settle yourself before you walk in, and leave knowing exactly what happens next.
You've got an IEP meeting on the calendar and a folder you're not sure has the right papers in it. You walk in, someone says "LRE" like you should obviously know what that means, and the questions you swore you'd ask? Gone.
Been there. I'm a former Air Force officer and a trained negotiator, and my first IEP meeting was a disaster. After two hours of walking the team through everything we were seeing, the principal said, "Well, he's not failing yet," closed her folder, and walked out. No evaluation. I didn't know what I didn't know.
This guide is the prep I wish I'd had.
A one-page Walk-In Checklist, made to screenshot
How I prep for every meeting, step by step
Settle Your Energy, a 9-minute guided breath audio for the parking lot
The four common IEP meetings (Evaluation, Results, IEP Meeting, Annual Review): what each one decides, what to bring, and what to know before you leave
Email starters for your follow-up
"This is excellent, and from the school perspective, we LOVE to have a parent who is respectful but strong advocate for their child. Bravo!" — Allison S.
"Oh my goodness, Rebe -- these were superb instructions on how to enter any meeting. I took notes! Thank you for sharing." — Lisa Jacobs
Yes. It walks you through how to prepare for an IEP meeting step by step, starting with settling your nerves, then what to bring, what to ask, and what to know before you leave. It works just as well for your fifteenth meeting.
The four most common: the evaluation meeting, the results (or eligibility) meeting, the IEP meeting itself, and the annual review. Names vary by state, and the guide tells you what to look up for your state.
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No. I'm not an attorney. This guide helps you prepare, and every child and situation is unique. If you feel like you need more support, reach out to an Educational Advocate or legal support.