The Parent IEP Academy
The most supportive parent advocacy program to understand the IEP process, how to advocate through the IEP, and develop an informed Parent Input Plan! All with live, interactive support along the way!
You're a parent of a child with an IEP and feeling frustrated or lost with the secrecy and complexity of the IEP process. You may be searching for information and finding random helpful information, but the process is exhausting. You are ready for someone to be your guide and tell you the things you need to know so you can feel prepared with an advocacy plan. You are ready to feel confident to ask the right questions of your team and be the best advocate you can be for your child!
Whether you are...
A parent with a child transferring into the IEP system from birth-3 (IFSP) and just starting out as an advocate for a child in preschool and has been in meetings before, but knows that school-aged IEPs can be very different and you need to be informed from the start
A parent with an elementary aged child who has been struggling and is finally getting tested and on an IEP who has felt like their concerns aren't being heard by the school
A parent who has had OK experiences with the school so far, but is overwhelmed by all the jargon and acronyms and relying on the team for all the input and unsure what your role in the IEP team is, and wants to be more involved in knowing what to ask for and how to do it
If any of these situations sound like you, then you are in the right place!!! I'm going to tell you exactly how The Parent IEP Academy is going to provide you the step-by-step information, confidence, and support to springboard you towards being the parent advocate your child deserves!
As a new teacher, she has been my go to for the last couple of years. She has so much knowledge, love for children, resources and the biggest heart! I have been lucky to learn from her!"
6 Jam-packed modules (see the ACTUAL content below), all building knowledge to inform your Parent Input Plan!
Welcome to Your Advocacy Journey!
Before you go...let me know what you are most looking forward to in the course!
A Little Orientation!
Download: The Parent IEP Academy Outline
The Parent Role in the IEP!
Advocacy and Understanding Yourself & the System!
Culture, Vision, and Priorities
Learning Activities and Handouts
Vision Statement Worksheet
Parent Input Plan (PIP)
Grief Cycle Handout
Communication is Key to a Great IEP!
Communication Styles and Communication Strategy!
Learning Activities!
Intro to The IEP World!
Educational and Special Education (SPED) Subculture
IEP Process
Learning Activities video and #1 Handout!
Learning Activity #2: Break out that current IEP!
It's Time! Keep That IEP Out!
IEP Sections Part 1
IEP Sections Part 2
IEP Sections Part 3
IEP Sections Part 4
Learning Activity #1: IEP Audit!
Learning Activity #2: Checking for IEP Effectiveness or "Flow"
Learning Activity #3: Understanding Data! I
Review of Draft PIP!
Finishing Your Parent Input Plan!
Ongoing Support from ParentFriendlyOT!
If you purchase before March 1, 2022, receive a FREE Private IEP Consult (a $100 value!)
You likely already know that the only one to truly stand up for your and your family is you! If you want the most out of the schools you MUST learn about the system so you know what and HOW to ask for the correct support for your child.
Absolutely! The course is designed to build on itself, building a foundation for how the system works and learning activities that help you apply the concepts to your own priorities for your child.
Nope! We learn best when we aren't under the gun. I actually recommend going through the course at least 7-10 days before your next meeting, and even better if you have a few months or more as it will help you understand how the current IEP is working for your child.
No! The content in this course is all based off of Federal Law (IDEA). As long as you are in the United States, this information and plan will work for you!
Yes! I offer a course add-on coaching package of 3 private coaching sessions for $300. These are valid for up to 1 year after purchase. Please shoot me an email at Hello@ParentFriendlyOT.com if you would like to add-on the coaching package and I will send you a link to the checkout page!
Let's set up a time to hop on a zoom call! Send me an email at Hello@ParentFriendlyOT.com and we can set it up!
You should give The Parent IEP Academy a risk-free go! You have until the end of the 2nd module to decide if it's right for you. And you only have confidence, a parent plan, and success for your child to gain.
I hate to say it -- but school services do end. If you are new to the process, it pays to have information you carry with you to advocate for your child everyday.
This information isn't just about the IEP, it's about knowing what and how to ask for the schools to support your child.
You are the only one that knows your child as well as you do.
You are going to be the only one there for your child once school ends.
Your child needs you. And you only have to sign up and commit to giving it a try!
I don't want to have another parent lose out on an opportunity to advocate for their kid. Ever.