Parent Resource Center
Welcome
Whether you're brand new to special education or have been attending IEP meetings for years, this resource center is designed to help you become a confident member of your child's IEP team.
You do not need to read everything at once.
Learning to be an effective advocate for your child is like eating the proverbial elephant...you do it one small bite at at time!
Resources Include: Informational Videos, Blog companions, free downloads, other online resource centers.
Start Here
Step by step guides for understanding your child's IEP.
NEW to IEPs?
Start here
Blog: Parent Input
Add your "Parent Input & Concerns" into the IEP?
The Most Powerful Tool You Already Have
Video Links
Other Online Resources
Each state has a specific Parent Training and Information Center to provide free resources. In Tennessee that center is
I started my own advocacy journey with free training and assistance from STEPS.
A nice source of parent-friendly information on a wide variety of topics pertaining to special education, specific learning disabilities and your rights is
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Here to support your family's journey.
The information on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. While I strive to provide accurate and current information the laws, regulations, and school district practices may change. Use of this website does not create an advocate-client relationship.
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