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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 6 MIN

Ep 6: Your Child’s IEP Evaluation: What You’re Missing (And Why It Matters)

from The IEP Game Plan · host Octavia Walker

Your child’s IEP evaluation is one of the most important documents in the entire process…But it’s also one of the most misunderstood.A lot of times, it’s reviewed quickly…filled with numbers and terminology……and parents are left thinking:👉 “Okay… but what does this actually mean?” 👉 “How does this connect to my child’s IEP?”And here’s the truth…The evaluation is there.It’s being used…👉 but not always to its full potential.And that’s where we start to see gaps.Gaps between:👉 what the evaluation is saying 👉 and what actually shows up in your child’s IEPIn this episode, we’re breaking down:👉 what you might be missing in your child’s evaluation 👉 what to start paying attention to 👉 and how it should be guiding goals, services, and decisionsBecause when you understand the evaluation…👉 everything else starts to make more sense.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-goAnd if you’re just getting started…📘 Download my 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.

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Your child’s IEP evaluation is one of the most important documents in the entire process… But it’s also one of the most misunderstood. A lot of times, it’s reviewed quickly… filled with numbers and terminology… …and parents are left thinking: 👉 “Okay… but what does this actually mean?” 👉 “How does this connect to my child’s IEP?” And here’s the truth… The evaluation is there. It’s being used… 👉 but not always to its full potential. And that’s where we start to see gaps. Gaps between: 👉 ...

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