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IEP Advocacy

The IEP, Individualized Education Program, is a written document that’s developed for each public-school child who is eligible for special education. The IEP is created through a team effort and reviewed at least once a year. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law, requires certain information to be included in the IEP but doesn’t specify how the IEP should look. Because state and local school systems may include additional information, forms differ from state to state and may vary between school systems within a state.

Finding out that your child needs an IEP and/or struggling to fight for your child’s needs, can be an unknown process through an emotional journey. In2Great! offers IEP help, direction, consultation and advocacy for your family to help you advocate for your child. We are ready to help you understand and navigate the process.

Navigating the educational system can be confusing or overwhelming. In2Great! wants our parents to know they are always supported throughout this journey. Kara Johnson offers educational advocacy support to parents and families in a collaborative, supportive, and skillful way!

Kara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and maintains her Professional Educator License. She has over ten years experience working in the public schools in settings ranging from pre-k through 8th grade. Her work has included 504 case management, educational evaluations, FBA/BIP development and implementation, provision of direct services to students, and participation in countless educational meetings. Kara is passionate about supporting families as they navigate the educational system. She believes that families should never have to feel confused or voiceless when interacting with their child’s school.

Educational support can be flexible and tailored to your individual needs. Have a question about how or if we can support? Please ask! Services offered can potentially include, but are not limited to the following:

Attendance at educational meetings as a support and advocate for you
Comprehensive documentation review and consultation
Evaluation considerations and support
IEP or 504 development
MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) intervention plan assistance
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA & BIP) development and review

Writing measurable, effective, and appropriate goals
Accommodation creation and implementation
Appropriate placement and service minute recommendations
Accountability and communication considerations for your child’s educational team
School observations and feedback

IEP Comprehensive Support

Overwhelmed at the thought of attending your child’s IEP meeting unsupported?

Intimidated by all the teachers and staff sitting around the table during the meetings?

Worried that you are not asking all the right questions?

Reach out to us today for a comprehensive review of all documentation and for a collaborative approach to IEP development.

Have Dr. Harisiadis attend your child’s IEP/504 meeting. She can help you advocate for your child in a collaborative, supportive and skillful way!

What IEP SUPPORT services entail:

Domain Meeting support
IEP Development
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA & BIP) development & review
Writing measurable, effective and appropriate goals.
Sensory Diet creation and implementation
Creating appropriate and all-encompassing accommodations & modifications
Appropriate placement considerations
Service minutes

Have a Question?

We would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Please contact us and someone will get back with you as soon as possible.