Ep 5: Why Your Child’s IEP Goals Don’t Make Sense (And What to Look For)
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Ep 5: Why Your Child’s IEP Goals Don’t Make Sense (And What to Look For)
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If you’ve ever looked at your child’s IEP goals and thought…
👉 “This sounds good… but what does it actually mean?”
👉 “How do I know if they’re actually making progress?”
You’re not alone.
A lot of IEP goals sound professional — but leave parents confused.
And when goals aren’t clear…
👉 progress isn’t clear
👉 services don’t always align
👉 and meetings feel frustrating
In this episode, we’re breaking down:
👉 why so many IEP goals don’t make sense
👉 what might be missing
👉 and what you should be paying attention to
So you can start to feel more confident reading and understanding your child’s IEP.
This episode builds on our conversation about data and documentation — because your child’s goals should be coming directly from data… and ultimately, their evaluation.
🎯 Next Steps
If you’ve ever left an IEP meeting unsure what to do next…
I created a short training that walks you through:
✔ what to review
✔ what to look for
✔ how to follow up
👉https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/products/when-an-iep-meeting-doesnt-go
📘 Free Guide:
5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Their Child’s IEP
👉 https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/iep-guide
👉 Data, documentation, and parent input — that’s what drives strong IEPs.