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FeaturedWhat Your Child's IEP Is Really Promising
An IEP is not paperwork — it's a written promise the school makes to your child. Here's how to read it so you can tell the difference between a real commitment and a vague one.
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Meeting prepWalk Into the IEP Meeting Prepared, Not Lost
The meeting moves fast and the table is crowded with school staff. A little preparation changes everything — here's exactly how to get ready.
Know your rightsFive Parent Rights That Change the Whole Conversation
You hold more power in the special education process than most parents realize. These five rights, used calmly and in writing, level the table.
Deadlines & timelinesThe IEP Deadlines That Quietly Protect Your Child
Special education runs on a calendar. Knowing the key deadlines turns 'we'll get to it' into a date the school has to meet.
Family storiesFrom "As Needed" to Real Speech Therapy: One Family's Turn
A composite story we hear often: how one parent turned a vague service line into a specific, countable promise — without a lawyer.
Understanding the planRed Flags Hiding in Plain Sight in Your IEP
Most weak IEPs aren't obviously broken — they're quietly vague. Here are the soft spots that look fine until you know what to look for.
IEP vs. 504 Plan: What's the Difference?
Two plans, two different laws, two different levels of support. Here's how to tell which one fits your child — in plain language.
How to Request an IEP Evaluation (and What to Put in the Letter)
Everything starts with a written request. Here's how to ask the school to evaluate your child — and exactly what your letter should say.
IEP Goal Examples: What a Strong, Measurable Goal Looks Like
A good IEP goal reads like a promise a stranger could check. Here's how to spot a strong one — and fix a weak one — with real examples.
What to Do When the School Isn't Following the IEP
The plan is signed, but the services aren't happening. Here's a calm, step-by-step way to get your child's IEP back on track.
Prior Written Notice: The Right Most Parents Have Never Heard Of
When the school decides something about your child, it has to tell you in writing — what, why, and what it considered. Here's how to use that right.
The IEP Evaluation Timeline: How Long the School Actually Has
Once you ask for an evaluation, the clock starts. Here's how the timeline works, step by step, so "we're getting to it" has a deadline.
Extended School Year (ESY): Does My Child Qualify?
Some children need IEP services over the summer to keep what they've learned. Here's what ESY really is — and how to know if your child should have it.
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IEP Path decodes your child's plan, flags what's weak, and drafts the letters you need — so you walk into every meeting prepared.