THE IEP PLAYBOOK
Walk Into Your Next IEP Meeting Knowing What to Say.
Understand the process, know what questions to ask, and walk into your child's next meeting better prepared to advocate for what they need.
Self-paced course + video training + printable resources
THE PART NO ONE TEACHES PARENTS
Everyone at the Table Seems to Know the Rules Except You.
You sit down at the IEP table surrounded by acronyms, evaluations, goals, services, accommodations, timelines, and professionals who work inside this system every day.
Then you're expected to make decisions about your child's education in real time.
Maybe you leave wondering whether you asked the right questions. Maybe you agreed to something you didn't fully understand. Or maybe you know something isn't working, but you don't know how to put your concern into words the team will understand.
You shouldn't have to learn how to advocate for your child by trial and error.
Show Me The PlaybookINTRODUCING
This Isn't Another Stack of IEP Information. It's a Playbook for What to Do With It.
Maureen Brown built The IEP Playbook after more than two decades working with families navigating special education.
She has spent years sitting at IEP tables, reviewing educational records, helping parents understand the process, and watching families struggle with the same problem:
They care deeply about their child, but nobody ever taught them how the system works.
The IEP Playbook puts that knowledge into a self-paced course you can use before a meeting, during a difficult school year, or whenever you need to understand what comes next.
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WHAT'S INSIDE
Learn the Parts of the IEP Process Parents Actually Have to Navigate.
Clear lessons, practical resources, and training you can come back to whenever you need it.
Special Education Terminology
Understand the terms, acronyms, and language used in special education so you can follow the conversation at the table.
Requesting an Evaluation
Understand the evaluation process, how to make a request, and what happens after that request is made.
Understanding the IEP
Learn what goes into an IEP, who participates in the process, and what to look for when reviewing your child's plan.
Preparing for the Team Meeting
Organize your concerns, questions, and priorities before you sit down with the team.
Communicating With the School
Learn how to communicate clearly, document concerns, follow up, and keep important conversations from getting lost.
Expert Training + Practical Resources
Get six video lessons from Maureen plus guides, scripts, checklists, templates, and printable workbooks.
Return to the course whenever you need a refresher before another meeting or when your child enters a new stage.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
The Playbook Is for the Parent Who Keeps Thinking...
FROM PARENTS
Parents Shouldn't Have to Learn This by Trial and Error.
I finally felt like I belonged at the table.
Before this course, I dreaded every IEP meeting. I didn't understand half of what was being said, and I always left feeling like I had let my son down. After going through Maureen's course, I requested a meeting on my own, came in with written parent concerns, and actually pushed back when a goal wasn't specific enough.
Sarah M., mother of a 9-year-old with dyslexia and ADHD Massachusetts
I wish I had found this three years ago.
My daughter has been in special education since kindergarten and I had been blindly trusting the school the whole time. I didn't know I could ask for an independent evaluation. I didn't know what stay-put protections were. I didn't know I could reject an IEP in part while accepting the rest.
Dana R., mother of a 12-year-old with autism Connecticut
I stopped walking into meetings hoping for the best.
The biggest difference was knowing what to look for before the meeting even started. I felt more prepared to ask questions, write down my concerns, and follow up afterward instead of trying to remember everything once I got home.
Parent of a student receiving special education services
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
23+ Years Helping Families Navigate Special Education.
Maureen Brown, M.S. is an educational consultant and special education advocate who has spent more than two decades working with families navigating IEPs, evaluations, placement decisions, disputes, and educational planning.
She created The IEP Playbook to give parents access to the information she repeatedly finds herself explaining at IEP tables and in conversations with families.
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Be Better Prepared for the Next Conversation.
One-time payment. Lifetime access.
- Self-paced course modules
- Six expert video lessons
- Guides, scripts, checklists + workbooks
- Lifetime access to return whenever you need it
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NEED MORE THAN THE PLAYBOOK?
Your Situation May Need More Individual Support.
The IEP Playbook helps you understand the process and prepare to advocate for your child. If you need Maureen to look at your specific situation or records, start with one of these options.
I NEED DIRECTION
Education Strategy Session
A focused 30-minute conversation with Maureen to talk through your concern, understand your options, and determine your next step.
I NEED MY DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Document Review + Strategy
Maureen reviews up to two submitted documents before your 30-minute strategy call so the conversation can begin with the records.
Looking for meeting, mediation, placement, or other advocacy support? View all services →
YOUR NEXT IEP MEETING
You Don't Have to Walk Into the Room Wondering What You Should Have Known.
Learn the process. Prepare your questions. Understand the language. Walk into the next conversation better equipped to advocate for your child.
Get The IEP Playbook for $99 One-time payment • Lifetime access