Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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By guiding middle school students to understand the purpose and power of their IEPs, teachers can start an important conversation about self-advocacy.

Millions of students across the U.S. have individualized education programs (familiarly known as IEPs) designed to support their learning needs, but few truly understand the details within the legally-binding document—or how they can actually benefit from them.

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