Ep 5: Why Your Child’s IEP Goals Don’t Make Sense (And What to Look For)

If you’ve ever looked at your child’s IEP goals and thought…👉 “This sounds good… but what does it actually mean?”👉 “How do I know if they’re actually making progress?”You’re not alone.A lot of IEP goals sound professional — but leave parents confused.And when goals aren’t clear…👉 progress isn’t clear👉 services don’t always align👉 and meetings feel frustratingIn this episode, we’re breaking down:👉 why so many IEP goals don’t make sense👉 what might be missing👉 and what you should be paying attention toSo you can start to feel more confident reading and understanding your child’s IEP.This episode builds on our conversation about data and documentation — because your child’s goals should be coming directly from data… and ultimately, their evaluation.🎯 Next StepsIf you’ve ever left an IEP meeting unsure what to do next…I created a short training that walks you through:✔ what to review✔ what to look for✔ how to follow up👉https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/products/when-an-iep-meeting-doesnt-go📘 Free Guide: 5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Their Child’s IEP 👉 https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/iep-guide👉 Data, documentation, and parent input — that’s what drives strong IEPs.