Not every family is ready to work with a lawyer—and that’s okay. These free resources are designed to help you take the next right step toward a Stress-Free IEP®, one page, checklist, or summary at a time.

Use them to prepare for meetings, understand your options, and feel a little less alone in the process.

Acronym Cheat Sheet

Special education is full of alphabet soup—IEP, FAPE, LRE, BIP, and more. This quick-reference Acronym Cheat Sheet helps you decode the most common terms so you can follow conversations and documents without constantly Googling.

What to Look for in IEP Goals

Not all goals are created equal. This is a checklist of questions you should ask to make sure your child’s IEP goals are strong and useful, including clarity, measurability, and real-world relevance—so you can spot red flags and suggest better wording.

Procedural Safeguards Summary

Procedural safeguards explain your rights as a parent in the special education process—but the full document can be dense and overwhelming. This summary breaks down the key protections you should know about, in plain language.

How to Prepare for a Successful IEP Meeting

From gathering data to organizing questions, this presentation helps you prepare for your next IEP meeting. Use it to clarify your priorities, plan what to say, and walk in feeling more confident and less scattered.

Top 10 Legal Tips for a Successful IEP Meeting

This resource shares ten practical legal tips to keep in mind before, during, and after an IEP meeting. It’s designed to help you advocate firmly but respectfully, document important details, and protect your child’s rights.