Can I bring someone with me to the IEP meeting?

Yes. You can invite anyone with knowledge or expertise about your child.

Do I need to ask permission from the school?

No, but you should notify them in advance—this webinar shows you how.

What kind of support people are helpful?

Advocates, therapists, tutors, or even a trusted friend or relative.

What if the school discourages me from inviting someone?

You’ll learn how to assert your rights and handle that pushback.

Should I prep my support person?

Yes, and we’ll provide the tools and talking points to do it right.

Monday, April 13

Bringing in Backup: How to Add Experts and Allies to the IEP Table

By Advocacy Unlocked LLC

You don’t have to do it alone. Learn how to bring advocates, therapists, or other experts to the IEP team.

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Online

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1 hour
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Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Family & Education • Education

Some IEP meetings need reinforcements. Whether you want to invite a behavior therapist, educational advocate, or community support person, this webinar walks you through your legal rights and best practices. Learn who you can invite, how to notify the team, and how to prep your support person to make an impact. We’ll also cover how to handle resistance from the school and how to stay in control when multiple voices are in the room.

✅ You’ll learn how to:

Decide who should join your IEP team
Legally invite and prepare additional participants
Navigate school pushback or hesitation

🗣️ Client Testimonial:
"I didn’t know I could invite my child’s private therapist to the IEP meeting. After this session, I did, and boy am I glad I did!"

— Kyla J., parent of a 7th grader

🎁 Free Resources:

IEP Support Person Checklist (Checklist)
Letter Template to Invite a Support Person (Template)
Email Script to Notify the School of Additional Participants (PDF)

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Advocacy Unlocked LLC

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