Parent IEP Prep Guide – Empower Families & Build Stronger School Teams

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or school leader—this resource was made with YOU in mind.

The IEP process can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This bright, easy-to-understand Parent IEP Prep Guide offers a clear, supportive path toward collaboration, informed consent, and student-centered advocacy.

Help them feel confident, informed, and empowered with this Parent IEP Prep Guide—a vibrant, printable guidebook designed for clarity, connection, and collaboration!

👪 For Parents:

• ✅ Feel prepared, not intimidated
• ✅ Understand your rights in plain language
• ✅ Learn what to bring, what to ask, and how to stay calm
• ✅ See yourself as a key voice on the IEP team
• ✅ Includes a mindfulness-based approach to advocacy
• ✅ Culturally respectful and inclusive

🍎 For Teachers:

• ✅ Strengthen parent communication before IEP meetings
• ✅ Reduce confusion and tension by sharing this guide early
• ✅ Support family engagement using student-centered tools
• ✅ Aligns with SEL and inclusive education practices
• ✅ Great for teacher binders, family welcome packets, and IEP folders

🏫 For Administrators & SPED Teams:

• ✅ Foster trust and collaboration with families
• ✅ Encourage informed consent and authentic family involvement
• ✅ Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion goals
• ✅ Easy to print, share, and implement school-wide
• ✅ A powerful tool for compliance and relationship-building

📘 Features:

• Colorful, print-ready PDF
• Written in simple language
• Explains all major IEP terms (FAPE, LRE, accommodations, and more)
• Includes a mindful checklist to support focus, calm, and participation
• Ideal for in-person or virtual IEP settings

How to Use:

• Send home with IEP meeting invitations
• Add to parent welcome packets
• Use during back-to-school nights or IEP workshops
• Share with family liaisons or resource centers
• Provide to support parents navigating special education for the first time

Help families feel empowered—not overwhelmed.

This guidebook is the perfect bridge between schools and families. Download, print, and start creating meaningful, informed IEP partnerships today!