The ABC’s of IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)

The Peds Pod by Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital

Parents may find that their children are in need of extra help and support in school. It can be overwhelming to know where to start in order to ensure your child is supported and thriving at school. Many students are eligible for special education services in the form of an individualized education program (IEP). Parents and guardians of students with disabilities or special health care needs are important members of their child's education team.
Katy Ramsey-Mason, a Memphis CHILD attorney and professor at University of Memphis Law School, is here to discuss how ¬IEPs work and how to use these services to help your child be as successful as possible in school.