IEP Basics
How to Request an IEP Evaluation Step by Step (Parent Guide)
The exact step that starts the clock — and why a verbal "yes" isn't enough.
March 4, 2026
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Real guidance — in plain English — for parents navigating evaluations, services, discipline, and everything in between.
IEP Basics
The exact step that starts the clock — and why a verbal "yes" isn't enough.
March 4, 2026
Follow the stepsIEP vs. 504
A plain-English comparison so you walk in knowing what to ask for.
March 11, 2026
Compare the twoIEP Violations
The exact 5-step response — in order — when services aren't happening or accommodations are ignored.
March 18, 2026
See the 5-step responseIEP Violations
Not sure if what's happening is actually a violation? 15 concrete examples with the legal basis for each.
March 25, 2026
Find out what countsDocumentation
If it's not documented, it didn't happen. Learn how to create a paper trail that holds schools accountable.
April 1, 2026
Build your paper trailEarly Signs
You don't need a diagnosis to know something isn't right. Early signs to watch for — and what to do next.
April 8, 2026
Know the signsReporting
From case manager email to federal Office for Civil Rights — the order that protects your case.
April 15, 2026
Learn the escalation pathLegal Action
Yes — but lawsuits are almost never the first step. The realistic legal path and what it actually costs.
April 22, 2026
Understand your optionsAccountability
Comp services, state oversight, tuition reimbursement, and federal funding risk — what really happens.
April 29, 2026
See the consequences