7 Steps In An IEP Process | Special Education Decoded

An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is the true lifeblood of special education!

The process of obtaining an IEP can be quite challenging... especially if it's your first time...

The 7 Steps In An IEP Process Are:

1. Pre-Referral
2. Referral
3. Identification
4. Eligibility
5. Development Of The IEP
6. Implementation
7. Reviews and Re-Evaluations

In this video, we deep dive into these different steps in the IEP and provide parents with an overview of the process.

Most importantly, it's vital to understand;

1. YOU are a massive part of the planning, implementing, and follow-up needed in the IEP process!

2. BE LOUD, ask questions and be the advocate your child so desperately needs!

You are not alone in this fight, join our movement of like-minded parents who are ready to do what it takes to help their child reach success!

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[twizzlerjud]

Have to admit that your demeanor was more subdued in this video. A much better approach with parents and district interaction and success walking away.

[GhostXVll]

Hi, I just found your channel and so far it's been the best information that my wife and I have found. Yesterday, 10/19/23, both of my boys (age 8), came home with letters from their school stating that they would like to have an IEP meeting on 11/2, and it sent both of us into an absolute tail spin. My wife began to cry and I held it back and just attempted to re-assure her, but I know that it was just the fear of the unknown and what I thought this would mean for them and their future, would they be able live normal lives, what does this mean upon graduating school, because coming from growing up through the 70's and 80's, we had our own perceived idea of what being in "Special Ed" meant and looked like and the world can be mean, kids can sometimes be even meaner, but we've watched maybe 15 of your videos overnight and we feel a whole lot better than we did 8 hours ago. I think that we will be enlisting your services before our 1st meeting. Thank you for all of this wonderful information!

-A very grateful Dad.

[TRippon]

Thank you! I am 44 and having a difficult time trying to take online classes for special education. Being able to watch someone that can put it simply for me is amazing. Since I have no reading comprehension, this is amazing!

[charlesgray]

I am preparing for a job interview to be a teacher for students that require an IEP, and I can't thank you enough!

[damarisreinosatraverso]

This video is wonderfully informational and easy to follow. Thanks!!!

[BigG]

One thing that can be implemented is a parent/educator cooperative disciplinary plan to help keep students disciplined at school AND at home.

[avitapurnell]

Thank you for making this very simple. The process can be difficult to understand.

[TheMentalHealthToolbox]

Thank you, this was so helpful! I am entering the school district as an LCSW in a manager role after 13 years of county mental health work. I need to learn the lay of the land.

[yordanoo]

Thank you for creating this video. I found it informative and easy to follow. However, you mentioned that once a chid is determined to be student with a disability, she/he requires special education services, which is not always the case. A student can have a diability and still not to meet requirements for special ed services. Thanks again.

[antoinettethomas]

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[scholarshipessays]

Thank you for the clear, concise review. I am working on recertifying and this helps immensely.

[hoiyanlai]

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[maemae]

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[cindygatillo]

Thanks a lot for sharing your expertize on how to prepare an IEP😊 This video are very useful to us🤩

[jailinedelacruz]

thank you for this video! it was thorough and informative

[lauraspalty]

My 7 year old grandson has been diagnosed with ODD and ADHD and has had a long history of documented behaviors at school (Brockport School District), impulse control, bullying, threatening, hurting other children, stealing, etc. He has had a 504 Plan for years and is not receiving proper supports. I requested an IEP for him for pull-out therapy, a 1:1 aid during transitions and counseling. The school denied him an IEP because his ODD are only happening during transitions, specials, lunch and on the bus, while his behavior in the classroom and grades are average. In my opinion, the school is ignoring his disability and I am looking for an ODD expert who would be willing to consult on this matter as I appeal the school's decision. I am also hoping to find an attorney who has experience with dealing with ODD and the school system. Any help would be appreciated!

[nikkibuckner]

When an IEP is revised. How long does the school have to do this as well as providing the parent with the new IEP?

[yeseniagonzalez]

When a child gets assessed at school, does the parent have to specify if they want a 504 or iep? Or is the assessment taken, then they decide what the child qualifies for?

[kannansahara]

Great!! Could you please let me know the tips for online classes in special education?

[eleseclarke]

My child has an IEP but the teachers aren't following it.. my son has Autism he is 4 and is in the process of learning to use the toilet so he requires a lot of support the teachers aren't supporting correctly so I'm rightfully upset and I don't feel supported by the teachers at all so I want to try move schools