Eight On-Demand Sessions to Help You Feel Confident in IEP Meetings
Understanding the IEP process can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
The IEP Journey is a free, on-demand learning series designed to help families across South Dakota understand special education step by step. Each short session breaks down important topics in clear, parent-friendly language.
In this series, you’ll learn:
- How evaluations and eligibility decisions are made
- What questions to ask — and how to advocate with confidence
- What an IEP is and how meetings work
- How goals, services, and supports are decided
- What the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) means
- How Extended School Year (ESY) is determined
👉 Start Watching Now: Watch one session or complete the full series at your own pace.
- Starter Session 1: Understanding Special Education Evaluation and Reevaluation
- Starter Session 2: Qualifying for an IEP
- Session 1: Introduction to the IEP and Present Levels
- Session 2: Special Factors
- Session 3: Goals & Objectives / Accommodations & Modifications
- Session 4: Services and Supports
- Session 5: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
- Session 6: Extended School Year (ESY)