Beacon Guide
Understanding IEPs — Complete Guide
Complete plain-English IEP parent guide — referral-to-annual-review timeline, how to read your child's IEP, 15-term acronym glossary, the 5 dimensions of a healthy IEP, accommodations vs. modifications, a worked example, and a meeting-prep checklist.
What's inside
- Step-by-step plain-English guidance
- Printable templates and checklists
- Sample scripts and goal examples
- Pre-meeting prep + post-meeting follow-up
Who this is for
- ·Parents new to IEPs who want clear guidance
- ·Veteran parents who want a reference library
- ·Anyone preparing for an upcoming IEP meeting
Sample page
“The first question to ask at every IEP meeting is: How will we know if this is working? If the team cannot give you a measurable, time-bound answer — that's your starting point for the rest of the meeting…”
Excerpt — 1 of 40-80 pages
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