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Benefits of a Student-Led Individual Educator Program (IEP)

by jfisher@thearctn.org | Jul 14, 2025 | Blog, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, IEP/504

A student-led IEP is a way for students to take an active role in their own Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. With help from adults, students share their strengths, challenges, goals, and ideas. They can start joining IEP meetings in early grades and...

Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting: Parent Input Statement

by jfisher@thearctn.org | Jul 7, 2025 | Blog, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, IEP/504

Parents are an important part of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, and their ideas matter. When parents share what they know about their child, it helps teachers and other team members understand how to support the child’s learning....

Creating a Special Education Plan: Organizing Your Next Steps

by jfisher@thearctn.org | May 8, 2025 | Blog, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement

Navigating the special education process can feel overwhelming—but families and schools working together can make a big difference. To help, we’ve created the Creating a Special Education Plan worksheet: a simple tool to organize your thoughts, questions, and next...