Learn some strategies to use during the IEP process that ensures both the parents/guardians and the school are equal partners in the process to ensure your child has the best educational experience. Participants will learn ways to collect qualitative data (beyond test scores) prior to the meeting that can help describe the child's needs, decide if, when and how your child can participate in the process.

This diagram illustrates the steps in the Special Education process from Identification through IEP and the 3 Year Evaluation. It is a valuable document to print and keep with you in your child's notebook for each school meeting.

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