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A parent writing a letter at a desk with a laptop and a folder of school papers

IEP Guides7 min read

IEP Evaluation Request Letter: Free Template and What Happens Next

Copy a free IEP evaluation request letter, learn what to include, and see what happens next, from consent to eligibility and what to do if the school says no.

Published Nov 4, 2026Read article

A Texas parent reviewing an IEP folder and notes at a kitchen table before a school meeting

IEP Guides7 min read

How to Prepare for an ARD Meeting in Texas: A Parent's Guide

A Texas parent's guide to ARD meetings: who is on the committee, a step-by-step prep checklist, your rights, and what to do if you disagree.

Published Nov 4, 2026Read article

A parent with a folder of school papers sitting at a table across from two teachers during an IEP meeting

IEP Guides7 min read

Annual IEP Review: Timeline, Checklist and How to Push for Changes

Your guide to the annual IEP review: what happens and when, a parent checklist, and practical ways to ask for changes at the meeting.

Published Nov 4, 2026Read article

A parent and teacher looking over a student's progress report together at a table

IEP Guides7 min read

IEP Progress Report: How to Read It and What to Do When Goals Stall

Learn how to read an IEP progress report, spot goals that have stalled, and ask the team for changes, with a checklist, a table and a sample email.

Published Nov 4, 2026Read article

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IEP Guides6 min read

What to Ask at an IEP Meeting: 25 Questions Parents Should Bring

25 plain-language questions for parents to bring to an IEP meeting, grouped by goals, services, placement and progress.

Published Nov 4, 2026Read article

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IEP Guides7 min read

IEP Accommodations for ADHD: Examples by Grade (and What to Ask For)

Examples of IEP accommodations for ADHD in elementary, middle and high school, plus how to match supports to your child's real needs.

Published Nov 4, 2026Read article

Parent and teacher comparing two school plan documents at a desk

IEP Guides7 min read

IEP vs 504: Key Differences and Which One Your Child Needs

IEP vs 504 in plain words: who qualifies, what each plan includes, how to ask for an evaluation, and what to do if you disagree.

Published Nov 4, 2026Read article

Parent reviewing a folder of school papers at a table before an IEP meeting

IEP Guides7 min read

How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting as a Parent: A Checklist That Works

A plain-language checklist for parents: what to request, what to write down, who to bring and what to do after your child's IEP meeting.

Published Nov 4, 2026Read article

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