How can I repair my relationship with my IEP team?

Published: Aug. 8, 2024

We don't want to be “those parents,” but sometimes we can overwhelm members of our IEP team. There's nothing wrong with advocating for what your child needs, but if you want to improve relationships with members of your IEP team, Education Advocate Lisa Carey has this advice:

Explain why you’re concerned and so involved. You may want to own it and apologize for miscommunication or overcommunication in the past.
Provide an All About Me for the teachers so that they can understand your long-term vision for your child and hopefully get on the same page.
If necessary, ask for a consistent means of communication from the teacher/staff so that you're not always the one chasing them for information about your child.

Learn more in 4 Tips for Communicating with Your Child’s Teacher.

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