This workshop was hosted by Anastacia Newton, Parent Educator with the Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) in Davidson, NC 28036

Tools and Resources:

Here you can find the IEP roadmap, which is a great resource for learning about the IEP and important terms. https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/IEP-Road-Map-2026.pdf

Talk Tools is a great resource to help frame questions for the IEP team.

Our IEP checklist can be helpful as well for preparing for a meeting. 

Also, knowing your Rights in the Special Education process is so important! Duke Law Children's Clinic has developed this parent friendly guide! It includes information regarding the IEP, commonly used terminology, sample letters, and other relevant information! Parent Guide

Here, you can find some ideas about accommodations in college: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/types-of-college-accommodations-and-services