How can you help families avoid feeling overwhelmed and outnumbered during the IEP process? See the answer to that question—along with three more potential barriers and solutions to family participation in IEPs—in this free download adapted from Equitable and Inclusive IEPs for Students with Complex Support Needs. Read More
When students play an active role in their IEP development, they strengthen important self-determination skills, including choice-making, goal-setting, and self-advocacy. Discover 10 practical tips for supporting student IEP involvement, in this free download adapted from the book Equitable and Inclusive IEPs for Students with Complex Support Needs. Read More
Want practical guidance on developing meaningful IEPs? Explore the second edition of The IEP Checklist, your one-stop resource for creating IEPs that improve student outcomes and meet legal requirements. Read More
See nine best practices for monitoring student IEP progress, in this free download adapted from the new second edition of The IEP Checklist. Your one-stop guide to IEP development, the latest edition features new chapters on culturally responsive practices, designing behavior intervention plans, and more Read More
Read this excerpt from Launching a Career in Special Education, Your Action Plan for Success to get a preview of the first chapter: Getting Started Read More
Download a roundup of 10 of our best IEP tip sheets, adapted from Brookes books and Inclusion Lab posts. Great for sharing with parents and colleagues, these sheets are helpful reminders of best practices for IEP meetings. Read More
How can you make the most of school meetings and sidestep some of the most common pitfalls? Read More
If you’re a member of an inclusive school community, do you sometimes wonder if your school is “getting inclusion right”? Read More
This chart has helpful suggestions for parents participating in IEP meetings. Tips are included for before, during, and after the meeting. Read More
This excerpt demonstrates transition IEPs for two students with different needs and goals. Their cases provide examples of how this process is implemented for students with varying needs. Read More