Understanding the IEP Process

• Understanding the purpose and structure of an IEP
• Educational terminology and commonly used special education language
• Understanding Present Levels of Performance (PLOP)
• Understanding accommodations, supports, and services
• Understanding progress reporting and educational documentation
• Learning how parents participate meaningfully within the IEP process

IEP Goal Writing & Review

• Understanding the components of measurable IEP goals
• Learning how goals are developed from assessment data and present levels
• Understanding benchmarks, objectives, and progress monitoring
• Reviewing goals for clarity, measurability, and educational relevance
• Identifying incomplete or unclear goal language
• Practicing goal-writing using structured templates and examples

Record Organization & Timeline Management

• Organizing educational records, assessments, and correspondence
• Creating a structured student educational timeline
• Tracking evaluations, IEPs, progress reports, and communication
• Understanding the importance of documentation and chronological records
• Learning systems for maintaining organized parent records throughout the school year
• Developing long-term organizational tools to support educational planning

Meeting Preparation & Communication

• Preparing for IEP meetings with organized concerns and questions
• Understanding meeting procedures and educational team roles
• Developing respectful and solution-focused communication strategies
• Learning how to review assessments and draft IEPs before meetings
• Practicing meeting preparation through guided exercises and templates
• Understanding follow-up communication and documentation after meetings

P.O.S.S.E. Parent Training Notebook

• Parents participating in the training program will receive a structured P.O.S.S.E. Parent Training Notebook designed to support organization, documentation, and long-term educational planning.
• The notebook includes:
• Educational record organization sections
• Goal-writing templates and practice worksheets
• Progress monitoring tools
• Meeting preparation forms
• Communication tracking pages
• Timeline development tools
• Structured parent exercises and educational resources
• The notebook is designed to help parents maintain organized educational records and strengthen participation throughout the school year.

Program Approach

• Preparing for IEP meetings with organized concerns and questions
• Understanding meeting procedures and educational team roles
• Developing respectful and solution-focused communication strategies
• Learning how to review assessments and draft IEPs before meetings
• Practicing meeting preparation through guided exercises and templates
• Understanding follow-up communication and documentation after meetings

Program Delivery Options

District-sponsored Training

Structured parent training cohorts provided through school district partnerships.

Private Parent Enrollment

Limited parent enrollment opportunities may be available based on program scheduling and availability.

Virtual & in-person Options

Training sessions are available virtually through Zoom or in-person depending on scheduling and location.

Training Investment

District Partnership Model

District-sponsored parent training cohorts available through contract agreement.

Private Parent Enrollment

$1495 per parent participant

Training materials and parent notebook included.