Tiffany's Top Ten IEP Tips

Tip #1
Dress for Respect
http://superdownsy.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-for-21-2012-1-tiffanys-top-ten-tips.html

Tip #2
When you sit down at the table never forget YOU are the expert on your child.
http://superdownsy.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-for-21-2012-2-tiffanys-top-ten-tips.html

Tip #3
Listen to what's said and HOW it's said about your child...you can learn a lot about both your child and their teachers/therapists in an IEP, and not just about how they are doing scholastically.
http://superdownsy.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-for-21-3-you-with-me-things-i-learn.html

Tip #4
Make sure you know what's worth fighting for.  And what you are able to sacrifice.
http://superdownsy.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-for-21-2012-4-tiffanys-top-ten-tips.html

Tip #5
What if you sign off on your IEP and then think better of it?? And some out of the norm thoughts on full inclusion....
http://superdownsy.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-for-21-2012-5-tiffanys-top-ten-tips.html

Tip #6
Get to know your child's teachers and therapists.
http://superdownsy.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-for-21-2012-6-tiffanys-top-ten-tips.html

Tip #7
Guest Post:  Legal proof of your power and control...and why you can afford to be generous and participate in true and equal discussions.
http://superdownsy.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-for-21-7-top-ten-iep-tips-guest-post.html

Tip #8
Specific warning, confession time, and why I know all these tips...
http://superdownsy.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-for-21-8-tiffanys-top-ten-tips-for.html

Tip #9
As important as IEP day is, the no brainer is to stay on top of it throughout the year and make sure that it is put into practice.
http://superdownsy.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-for-219-tiffanys-top-ten-tips-for.html

Tip # 10
The most important thing about an IEP is that you keep it in perspective.  It is merely a tool in the process of empowering your child.
http://superdownsy.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-for-21-10-tiffanys-top-ten-iep-tips.html