Understanding the IEP process
It’s common for parents to wonder how the IEP process works and how to best advocate for their child’s needs. The truth is, the more parents know about IEPs and how they’re put into place, the more active a role they can take in the process. In this episode, Julian speaks with IEP expert Jamilah F. Bashir, MEd. Listen as Jamilah explains: -What the IEP process looks like -Common challenges families of color often experience when advocating for their child -And ways schools and families can build positive relationships Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2024 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Episode 43 of the Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education podcast, hosted by Understood.org, titled "Understanding the IEP process" was published on March 13, 2024 and runs 26 minutes.
March 13, 2024 ·26m · Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education
Summary
It’s common for parents to wonder how the IEP process works and how to best advocate for their child’s needs. The truth is, the more parents know about IEPs and how they’re put into place, the more active a role they can take in the process. In this episode, Julian speaks with IEP expert Jamilah F. Bashir, MEd. Listen as Jamilah explains: -What the IEP process looks like -Common challenges families of color often experience when advocating for their child -And ways schools and families can build positive relationships Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2024 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Episode Description
It’s common for parents to wonder how the IEP process works and how to best advocate for their child’s needs. The truth is, the more parents know about IEPs and how they’re put into place, the more active a role they can take in the process.
In this episode, Julian speaks with IEP expert Jamilah F. Bashir, MEd. Listen as Jamilah explains:
- What the IEP process looks like
- Common challenges families of color often experience when advocating for their child
- And ways schools and families can build positive relationships
Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.
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Related resources
- What is an IEP?
- Jamilah F. Bashir, MEd, The IEP Coach LLC
- Master the IEP Course by Jamilah F. Bashir, MEd
- How to get an IEP
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