{"id":772,"date":"2012-05-25T20:26:24","date_gmt":"2012-05-25T20:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/?p=772"},"modified":"2015-07-17T14:47:36","modified_gmt":"2015-07-17T21:47:36","slug":"getting-organized-managing-the-iep-paperwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/iep\/getting-organized-managing-the-iep-paperwork\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Organized: Managing the IEP Paperwork"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As the parent of a child with a speech disorder or delay, you handle entirely too much paperwork<\/a>. Insurance forms,<\/a> speech therapy bills, evaluations, recommendations, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting<\/a> notes\u2026. the list is unending. It\u2019s best to get organized right off the bat \u2013 that single folder full of documents will quickly overflow. If you are already working your way through the IEP process, you may need to devote a Saturday afternoon to getting organized.<\/p>\n

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Getting your IEP paperwork and all related documents in order is one component in your child\u2019s success. When you attend an IEP meeting, mediation, or due process hearing<\/a>, you\u2019ll need to prepare for it. Keeping your paperwork organized helps prevent you from forgetting a crucial piece of information that you need to successfully advocate for your child. Just as importantly, you will be able to keep track of your child\u2019s progress more efficiently. If he isn\u2019t meeting his goals in the specified time period, you\u2019ll know it.<\/p>\n

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Documents to Save<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s likely that most, if not all, of your documents concerning your child\u2019s speech disorder will go on this list. When in doubt, save it. You never know when you\u2019ll need the return receipt for the letter you sent to the school\u2019s principal, for example.<\/p>\n