Understood Explains Season 3

Listen to the trailer for “Understood Explains IEPs,” hosted by special educator and 2021 National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey.

Get tips from a special education teacher on how to tell if your child needs an Individualized Education Program (IEP) — or if you may want to wait.

Learn the key differences between two common plans for school support, and which one might be right for your child.

Learn how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the many myths about special education and IEPs.

Host Juliana Urtubey explains the school evaluation process for special education.

Your child will need to fit into at least one disability category to qualify for an IEP. In this episode, we’ll explain how it all works. 

Cut through the confusion and learn about the many legal terms and rights that come along with IEPs.

Learn the nuts and bolts of how to get ready for the important meeting.

Learn how IEP teams set annual goals and how the IEP will measure a child’s progress. Plus, see how you can get involved.

Learn the many ways that IEPs can help with your child’s behavioral challenges, and help them make progress in school.

Discover your options for when you disagree with the school about something in your child’s IEP.

Learn how IEPs can help kids who are learning English as an additional language.

Learn how special education can provide services and support from birth through high school.

Learn how to handle the big feelings that may come up during the IEP process.