IEPs: Resolving IEP disputes

You and the school may not always agree on every detail in your child’s IEP. If you’re having trouble working things out, it’s good to know your options for resolving a dispute.

On this episode of Understood Explains, host Juliana Urtubey will go through your dispute resolution options and how to handle common disagreements. She’ll also share information on advocates and attorneys who can help you in a disagreement.

For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood.

Timestamps:

(01:39) Dispute resolution options
(05:41) Disagreeing about evaluation results
(08:07) Changing a child’s placement
(09:32) Reducing a child’s services
(10:40) Special education advocates and attorneys
(12:09) Key takeaways

Related resources

• 6 options for resolving an IEP dispute
• Independent educational evaluations (IEEs): What you need to know
• 10 smart responses for when the school cuts or denies services
• The difference between special education advocates and attorneys

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