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The Power of Engagement to Support Learner Agency: Guiding Questions for IEP Teams
October 16, 2025
Today we’re presenting the second of our two-part blog series on the updated UDL guidelines and how they support the important work of IEP teams. Our guest writers are back:…
The “New” UDL Guidelines: Insights & Strategies for IEP Teams
October 7, 2025
Today we’re excited to welcome two special guests to the Brookes blog: Robin Cunconan-Lahr, an attorney and founder of Innovating for Justice LLC, and Barb Gentille Green, owner of Inclusivity…
7 Questions to Ask Families During an IFSP/IEP Planning Meeting
October 24, 2024
Developmental screening and assessment are critical steps toward recognizing children’s strengths and needs and helping them make progress—and families should be actively involved in the whole process. If the results…
Teacher Tips: Your Quick Guide to Writing the BEST Goals for Student IEPs
July 18, 2024
*Today’s post has been adapted from the second edition of The IEP Checklist by Clarissa E. Rosas & Kathleen G. Winterman Although the concept of writing measurable IEP goals and objectives is…
7 Tips for Writing Functional Goals for IFSPs and IEPs
March 28, 2024
One key to effective early intervention is writing high-quality IFSPs and IEPs with clear, specific, measurable goals. These goals should 1) directly address the family’s priorities, and 2) help children…
Your IEP Timeline: Before, During, and After the Meeting
February 6, 2024
IEP meetings can be a source of stress for educators and families—but with advance planning, appropriate followup, and sensitivity to everyone’s needs, these critical meetings can be smooth and productive.…
11 Things to Do After an IEP Meeting
May 9, 2023
Many critical decisions are made during an IEP meeting for a student with support needs, so effective and timely followup—with families, students, and other team members—is essential. Today’s post offers…
4 Barriers (and Solutions!) to Family Participation in IEPs
January 17, 2023
Family participation is an essential part of a successful IEP process, but persistent barriers can often derail family involvement. Today’s post highlights solutions to four of these common barriers. Excerpted…
Tips on Using Interpreters for IEP Meetings
September 27, 2022
How does your IEP team ensure that culturally and linguistically diverse families are welcomed, involved, and able to make the most informed decisions? Using an interpreter is one important way…
7 Guidelines for Using Student IEPs to Teach Self-Determination
June 21, 2022
As students with disabilities approach adult life beyond high school, they’ll need critical self-determination skills to identify their dreams and goals and advocate for the future they want. Student IEPs…