S for Supports & Services: The Building Blocks of Your Child’s IEP

Supports and services are where the IEP shifts from paper to practice—where goals turn into real, daily help.

In this episode, Monica breaks down the difference between supports and services, why delivery model and frequency matter, and how parents can make sure these pieces actually meet their child’s needs. You'll also hear how school teams track services, what to ask during IEP meetings, and how to troubleshoot if support starts slipping through the cracks.

Because knowing what’s written into the IEP is one thing—understanding how it plays out in real life is another.

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