When a child qualifies for an IEP, one of the first things schools give parents is a packet. In that packet is information that breaks down the legal rights parents and kids have during the special education process.  

The packet can be really long and filled with lots of terms that can be confusing. Still, it’s important for parents to understand these terms.  

Listen as host Juliana Urtubey breaks down some key terms in this episode of Understood Explains. She also explains the legal rights that come with an IEP.  

Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.  

We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at opportunitygap@understood.org.  

Related resources

• What are your rights in the IEP process?
• Download: Endrew R. advocacy toolkit
• How to consent to some parts of an IEP and not others
• Guidance letter from the U.S. Department of Education for schools to translate IEPs

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