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

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)