Confused by Your Child’s IEP?
Start with the tools I use with my clients.
• IEP Review Checklist – what to look for before signing an IEP
• SMART Goals Guide – how to spot vague or unmeasurable goals
• End-of-Year IEP Checklist – what parents should review before summer
• Classroom Inclusion Guide – what meaningful inclusion should actually look like
• School Tour Checklist – what to ask and observe when visiting programs
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Who am I?
I’m Samantha Bellah, a former special education teacher and founder of Rise Up Advocacy.
I’ve worked inside schools supporting students with IEPs and saw firsthand how often plans look good on paper but fall apart in practice. I now help families understand IEPs, spot red flags, and advocate with confidence.
What will you learn?
Inside my checklist, you’ll learn what to look for when reviewing your child’s IEP so you can better understand whether the plan truly supports your child. The checklists will help you identify goals that are vague or missing important information, prepare for end-of-year IEP updates and transitions, recognize what meaningful inclusion should actually look like in the classroom, and know the right questions to ask when visiting a school or program.