In this episode, Karen Mayer Cunningham, the Special Education Boss®, walks you through what happens after you receive your child’s evaluation results and how to prepare for your eligibility and IEP meeting with confidence.

Karen explains what to look for in each section of your FIE—from speech and language to cognitive, adaptive, achievement, and related services—and how to make sure your questions are answered before and during the meeting.

Too often, parents are handed evaluations full of technical language and acronyms that make no sense. This episode breaks it down so you can understand what’s being said, what questions to ask, and how to ensure every evaluator and service provider is present for meaningful discussion.

✨ You’ll Learn:

• What to request before your eligibility or IEP meeting
• The eight key parts of a complete FIE
• Why it’s essential to get an electronic copy for preparation
• How to read and highlight each section effectively
• What “eligibility” and “recommendations” really mean
• Why you should never excuse an evaluator from the meeting

This is your reminder: the IEP meeting is a business meeting—come prepared, informed, and ready to advocate for your child’s success.

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