You Are a Required Member of the IEP Team | Special Education Tips #1

Many parents walk into IEP meetings feeling like decisions have already been made. But under IDEA, you are not a guest at the table—you are a required member of the IEP team.In this episode, Dr. Julie M. Lane explains why your voice matters, how federal law protects your role, and what you can do to advocate with clarity and confidence during meetings.Your perspective is not extra. It is essential.Learn more at empoweringparentsnetwork.org and join the EPN Collective for support, resources, and community.#IEP #SpecialEducation #ParentAdvocacy #IDEA #EmpoweredParents #JulieMLane #SpecialNeedsParenting #ParentRights #IEPMeeting #DisabilityAdvocacy #EmpoweringParentsNetwork #InclusiveEducation #VoicesOfEmpoweredParents #EducationalAdvocacy #ParentsMatter