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This guide helps families understand school support, evaluations, IEPs, therapy, services, and what to do when a child may need something different.
Use this guide with a school staff member, parent coordinator, family member, or advocate if you would like extra support.
Find the page that matches your question.
You do not need to read everything at once. Start with the page that feels closest to what your family needs today.
Start Here
Three simple steps: notice, ask, and plan.
BeginParent Pathways
Choose what you're worried about and see next steps.
Choose a pathSimple Terms
Plain meanings of IEP, evaluation, OT, speech, counseling, and more.
Look up a wordWhat to Say
Sample words you can copy for meetings and emails.
See sample scriptsGet Help
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Open resourcesYou are the expert on your child. If something doesn't feel right, you can ask questions, ask for help, and ask again. This guide is here to help you find words and next steps — at your pace.