IEP Coaching
share information – guide process – enhance communication
Your child needs an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Now what?
At Learning Essentials, IEP Coaching can inform and empower you to effectively advocate for your child. Our coaching services help you prepare for the IEP meeting, decode the language of special education, negotiate services, navigate conflicts, and create better outcomes.
“My daughter’s reading skills have shown wonderful improvement. Learning Essentials has made a huge difference in her life.”
“Thank you for the great work managing the tutoring process! (We) cannot thank you enough for the fantastic support and attention to detail! Our son has gained so much from tutoring with Learning Essentials.”
“Learning Essentials has been remarkable from the start—very professional. We love the one-on-one attention that our daughter receives. She enjoys attending tutoring and always seems to take away valuable information.”
“My son’s confidence and ability to apply what he is learning is really showing! A huge thank you to Learning Essentials and our tutor.”
Our process
Our goal is to keep the IEP process student-centered to best serve the educational needs of your child.
Our IEP coaching team will:
- Advise you of your parental rights
- Supply invaluable resources, including model IEP
- Educate you on the purpose of specific IEP sections
- Review records and assessment reports
- Propose educational goals and identify areas of concern
- Role-play effective ways to communicate with IEP team members
- Recommend attorneys, if needed
CRACKING THE CODE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION ELIGIBILITY: The Blueprint for Navigating the 4 Phases with Confidence.
DIY- Special Ed Strategist’s IEP Request Roadmap [educate + evidence + evaluation + eligibility = success]
I will walk you through the FOUR E process for requesting an IEP. With over twenty-five years of experience (including my own child) and countless hours of IEP Coaching, I have streamlined the process to help take you from worries to wins. Each module introduces concepts, has downloadable action items, and guides you through this new journey.
$199 value for $19!
EmpowerED IEP PACKAGE
1 hour – IEP Consult
The information given on your booking intake form will drive the consultation. A consultation includes, but is not limited to: answering your questions, discussing your needs, creating an action plan, advising on next steps, or referring legal services.
EmpowerED IEP PACKAGE
STRATEGIC IEP ADVANTAGE
2 Hours IEP Review + Parent Input Statement + Summary of Recommendations
Have questions about your child’s IEP? Feeling overwhelmed by the process? This focused 2-hour service is designed to give you clarity and actionable next steps without committing to the full coaching package.
Here’s what’s included:
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A personal review of your child’s current IEP by Wendy
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Examination of services, accommodations, modifications, goals, and PLOP (Present Levels of Performance)
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Drafting of a strength-based Parent Input Statement to ensure your voice is formally included in the IEP process
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Identification and prioritization of your top concerns so you can clearly and confidently articulate them to the school team
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Summary of findings with clear recommendations for improvements or adjustments
Following the review, you’ll receive a written report with key takeaways and recommendations within two weeks—so you’re ready to approach your next IEP meeting prepared and supported.
STRATEGIC IEP ADVANTAGE
COMPREHENSIVE IEP GUIDED PACKAGE
4 hour – Comprehensive Review + Plan Formation + Parent Prep + Document Review + Custom Deliverables
Full-service preparation to help you navigate the IEP process with confidence and clarity. This package combines review, coaching, and a personalized toolkit to prepare you for your child’s next education team meeting:
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Conduct an online diagnostic assessment to drill down on learning strengths and gaps
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Review your child’s current IEP, 504 Plan, evaluations, progress reports, and key communications
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Develop a strength-based Parent Input Statement or Parent Concerns Letter
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Review accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology needs
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Consult prior to your IEP meeting to prepare and prioritize parent concerns
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Create a parent communication strategy for effective home-to-school collaboration
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Provide tailored recommendations for goal areas, supports, and services
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Draft communication templates to help you advocate clearly and confidently
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Develop a personalized checklist and optional IEP Meeting Game Plan to keep you organized and focused
COMPREHENSIVE IEP GUIDED PACKAGE
*Service hours are valid for one year from the booking date. Time may be allocated at your discretion.
NOTE: Coaching is between the parent and Wendy only. Service hours may be used for a pre-IEP meeting to review concerns/areas to address during IEP meeting and/or after an IEP meeting to review the proposed IEP prior to consenting. Included service time may also include advice regarding parts of the IEP or special education process, review of school or private assessments, review of any additional concerns, development of suggested action list for parents, or any other support needed by Wendy outside of attending the IEP meetings.
NOTE: IEP coaches cannot give legal advice, file complaints, or follow due process. If you need these services, we can direct you to an IEP Advocate. However, our goal is to help you avoid those issues by giving you the tools to create and keep a strategic, effective IEP team for your child!
Connect with us today to get your child the educational support your child needs to succeed.
Locations
Northern Virginia, DC,
Maryland & Beyond
