“I had an IEP for years but never really understood what everything meant. This guide explained it in a way that actually made sense to me. I feel much more confident going into my meetings now.”
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Own Your IEP™ - A Practical IEP Guide for Students
Own Your IEP™ - A Practical IEP Guide for Students
A plain-English guide that helps middle and high school students understand their IEP, know what their goals and accommodations mean, prepare for meetings, and speak up for the support they need.
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What You’ll Learn Inside
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Understand Your IEP
Learn what each major section of an IEP means in everyday language.
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Know Your Goals
Understand accommodations, Services, goals & who provides them.
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Prepare for Meetings
How IEP meetings work, who the adults are, and what roles they play.
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Speak Up Clearly
How to speak up and participate in their own education.
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Spot Your Questions
Find questions to bring to your school team before meetings.
30+ Years
Special education experience
Thousands
Of IEP and 504 meetings
Plain English
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WHY OWN YOUR IEP™ IS DIFFERENT
Typical IEP
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Plain-English Explanations
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Real Classroom Examples
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IEP Meeting Guidance
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Helps Students Speak Up
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Easy to Use on Your Own
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Happy Customers
LOVED BY OUR CUSTOMERS
“I liked that it didn’t feel overwhelming. The language is simple, and it helped my son understand his accommodations and what he could ask for at school.”
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Amanda R.
Parent
“My son used to sit quietly during his IEP meetings because he didn’t really understand what was being discussed. This gave him a much better idea of what to expect and helped him participate.”
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Michael S.
Parent
“I had an IEP but honestly didn't know much about it. This helped me understand what was in my plan and made me feel more comfortable speaking up.”
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Ava J.
Student
“I liked that it didn’t use a bunch of complicated words. I finally understood what was in my IEP and what it meant for me at school.”
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Sofia T.
Student
Your IEP is About You. It Should Make Sense to You.
Understand your plan, prepare your questions, and walk into your next meeting with greater confidence.
BUY NOWFAQs
Own Your IEP™ is made for middle and high school students with an IEP. Parents and caregivers can also use it with their student before an IEP meeting, school-year check-in, or conversation about support.
Students will learn what an IEP is, what their goals and services mean, what accommodations can look like in the classroom, how IEP meetings work, and how to speak up and participate in their education.
It is an instant digital guide. There is no physical book or shipping involved. The guide is available immediately after purchase and is also sent to your email.
You can access the guide immediately after purchase. It is also delivered to your email
The guide is intended for middle and high school students with an IEP and families preparing together. Wales Education Consulting also offers a free consultation if you're unsure which guide is the right fit.