Kathlyn M Tipton Psy D

IEP Realities Kathlyn M Tipton Psy D

This booklet provides a frank look at what should be expected and what should not in navigating complex regulations and procedures of the IEP process. The system can turn into a maze that seems overbearing and obstructive. This is the IEP user's manual that does not come in the box. Special education is a system that has become a monolith of micromanaging technicalities and mandates. Too often, as frustration builds, conflict and resistance take over the team process, despite the shared goal of helping a struggling child gain solid footing for the educational journey. Far more than any other error, omission, or malfeasance, the most formidable obstructions result from misunderstanding and uninformed decisions. When this crucial team process goes awry, it is always the child who suffers.