Legal Resources & IEP Guide

Understanding your rights shouldn't require a law degree. We're building a comprehensive guide to help you navigate special education law with confidence—no matter where you live.

IEP Step-by-Step Walkthrough

We've created an easy-to-follow guide that walks you through every phase of the IEP process:

Phase 1: Understanding the Basics - What is an IEP and who needs one? Your rights as a parent. Who's on the IEP team?

Phase 2: Requesting an Evaluation - How to request an evaluation. What the testing process looks like. Understanding the results.

Phase 3: The IEP Meeting - How to prepare (with checklist). What to bring and questions to ask. Sample goals and accommodations.

Phase 4: Implementation & Monitoring - Tracking your child's progress. When to request changes. Communicating with the school.

Phase 5: When Things Go Wrong - Resolving disagreements. Understanding your dispute resolution options. Protecting your child's rights.