How to Kickstart your IEP Journey
On-Demand Class · Parenting
- Language: English
- Sessions: 6
- Duration: 24 minutes
- Child age: 3 Y - 18 Y
- Price: $47 USD (included with BabySparks Premium)
Everything you need to know to feel empowered and advocate for your child before, during and after your child's IEP.
Class Description
Lead your child’s educational journey! Walk into your child’s IEP meeting knowing your and your child’s rights Ensure your child’s IEP is designed with them in mind Save time searching for IEP help on the internet Gain more time to focus on your child’s other needs Feel confident about what is going on at the IEP table
Sessions Overview
- Welcome: An overview and welcome of what to expect from this course.
- Take Your Power Back: Raising a child with a disability comes with a lot of professionals telling you what you should be doing, and that can lead to self-doubt. This session will give you steps to empower yourself to be the best advocate for your child.
- The IEP Meeting: This section with handouts will walk you through what to expect on your IEP journey.
- It's a Journey: This section is your empowered parent IEP guide that will tell you what to do before, during, and after the IEP meeting.
- What's Next?: Celebrating the steps you are taking towards understanding your child's IEP.
- IEP Basics: An overview of: What is an IEP? Parent Rights Simplified IEP Goals Your Role
Your Instructor
Markeisha Hall is a certified IEP & Parent Coach, Certified Autism Travel Professional, and CEO of Hallegacy, LLC. After 11 dedicated years of facilitating over two dozen IEP meetings annually as a member of the Assessment Team, Markeisha knew she needed to be a Special Education Teacher and advocate to help parents be more impactful members at the table. As a special education teacher exclusively, Markeisha knew first-hand the value of parents being an integral partner in their child's educational journey.In 2018, Markeisha became more intimate with this reality when her family adopted their younges son, During the adoption process, he was diagnosed with Autism. Fun Fact her husband is also a special education teacher, and together they have 4 wonderful kids. Markeisha provides a cohesive, streamlined approach with a child-centered focus that allows parents to navigate the many facets of the IEP process as a collaborative advocate for their child. Through her signature Access with Ease System, Markeisha empowers families to confidently advocate their child's educational journey, master the IEP process, partner with schools to create more effective learning opportunities, and experience inclusive recreational activities.
Degrees and Certifications
M.A. Early Childhood Special Education Clear California Teaching Credential Master IEP Coach Certified Parent Coach- Jai Institute Certified Autism Travel Professional
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