Y is for Your Role on the Team: Be Collaborative, Be Assertive

Parents are not guests at the IEP table—they are equal team members under the law. In this episode of ABC of the IEP: Field Notes for Parents, Monica shares how to confidently take your seat at the table, balance collaboration with assertiveness, and keep the focus on your child’s needs without letting emotions or personalities derail the process. You’ll learn what the law says about parent participation, what effective teamwork looks like, and practical phrases to use when you need to slow things down or push for clarity.

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