Understood Explains | IEPs: Resolving IEP disputes

You and the school may not always agree on every detail in your child’s IEP. If you’re having trouble working things out, it’s good to know your options for resolving a dispute.
On this episode of “Understood Explains,” host Juliana Urtubey will go through your dispute resolution options and how to handle common disagreements. She’ll also share information on advocates and attorneys who can help you in a disagreement.
For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:39 Dispute resolution options
05:41 Disagreeing about evaluation results
08:07 Changing a child’s placement
09:32 Reducing a child’s services
10:40 Special education advocates and attorneys
12:09 Key takeaways
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