If your child’s IEP looks good on paper…
but they’re still not making the progress you expected…

There’s a good chance the issue isn’t just the IEP goals.

In this episode, we’re breaking down two areas that are often overlooked—but make a huge difference in whether your child actually makes progress:

👉 IEP accommodations
👉IEP service minutes

You’ll learn the difference between the two, why they both matter, and how they should connect back to your child’s evaluation and IEP goals.

Because here’s the truth:

Support that isn’t individualized…
or service minutes that don’t match your child’s needs…

can leave your child stuck—even with a well-written IEP.

We’re also talking about why it’s so important to actually “do the math” when it comes to service minutes—and what to look for beyond just the numbers.

And if things still aren’t adding up?

This episode sets the stage for what we’ll cover next—behavior—and how unmet needs often show up in ways parents aren’t expecting.

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

And if you’re just getting started…

📘 Download my 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.

Your child’s IEP evaluation is one of the most important documents in the entire process…

But it’s also one of the most misunderstood.

A lot of times, it’s reviewed quickly…
filled with numbers and terminology…

…and parents are left thinking:

👉 “Okay… but what does this actually mean?”
👉 “How does this connect to my child’s IEP?”

And here’s the truth…

The evaluation is there.
It’s being used…

👉 but not always to its full potential.

And that’s where we start to see gaps.

Gaps between:

👉 what the evaluation is saying
👉 and what actually shows up in your child’s IEP

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

👉 what you might be missing in your child’s evaluation
👉 what to start paying attention to
👉 and how it should be guiding goals, services, and decisions

Because when you understand the evaluation…

👉 everything else starts to make more sense.

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

And if you’re just getting started…

📘 Download my 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.

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.