Your First IEP Meeting Parent Guide, Special Education Ebook, Word-for-Word Scripts, Fillable Worksheets, Meeting Checklist, Printable PDF

Walk into your child's first IEP meeting prepared, calm, and ready to be heard.

Your First IEP Meeting: A Parent's Guide is a plain-language guide for parents who are new to the IEP process. It explains what an IEP is, who will be at the table, and how to read each section, then gives you the exact words to use before, during, and after the meeting.

Written by Ms. Royston, a dual-licensed special educator (LBS1) who has written IEPs, led IEP meetings, and tracked progress data as a special education teacher and case manager.

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WHAT'S INSIDE (36 pages)
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♡ A letter to you, and how to use the guide
♡ What an IEP is (and what it isn't), in plain language
♡ Who's at the table, with a good question to ask each person
♡ A three-week prep plan: 2–3 weeks out, 1 week out, and the day before
♡ How to request documents before the meeting (email template included)
♡ How to write your Parent Concerns Statement, with an illustrative example
♡ Reading the IEP in plain language: present levels, goals, progress reporting, services, accommodations, and placement (LRE)
♡ What to expect during the meeting, step by step
♡ Word-for-word scripts for asking questions, slowing things down, and keeping things collaborative
♡ When you disagree: calm, specific steps and how to ask for Prior Written Notice
♡ "Do I have to sign today?" What a signature can mean
♡ After the meeting: a follow-up email template and how to track progress
♡ The Complete IEP Meeting Checklist (4 printable pages)
♡ Seven printable worksheets: Parent Concerns Planner, My Parent Concerns Statement, About My Child, My Questions List, Meeting Notes, Goal Check, and Communication Log
♡ A glossary of common IEP terms and acronyms

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TWO LOOKS + FILLABLE WORKSHEETS
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♡ Blush Pink and a soft Neutral (sage and cream). Same 36 pages, so pick the one you like.
♡ Clickable table of contents and bookmarks, so you can jump straight to any chapter.
♡ A separate fillable PDF of the checklist and all seven worksheets (11 pages). Type right into it on your computer, save it, and print it.

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WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
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1. Start Here guide (how to read, fill in, and print)
2. The guide, Blush Pink, US Letter PDF (36 pages)
3. The guide, Neutral, US Letter PDF (36 pages)
4. Fillable checklist and worksheets, US Letter PDF (11 pages)

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GOOD TO KNOW
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♡ This is a digital download. Nothing will be shipped.
♡ The files are US Letter size. They also print on A4 (choose "Fit to printable area").
♡ For the fillable worksheets, use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader and Save As to keep your entries. Typed text appears in a simple standard font.
♡ Download from a computer browser. The Etsy app can't download files.
♡ Colors may look slightly different depending on your screen and printer.
♡ For personal use in your own family. Please don't share, resell, or post the files.

This guide is educational information, not legal advice. Ms. Royston is a special educator, not an attorney. Special education rules, timelines, and forms vary by state, so check your procedural safeguards notice and contact your state's Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for state-specific help.

Questions? Message me here on Etsy or email info [!at] aspedcialcase.com.

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