Online course helps parents navigate IEP

Special education consultant, international speaker and author Dr. William Lane has launched a new course for parents and/or guardians of special education students.

Individualized Education Plan: Your Guide to Before, During and After, a seven-session course, is a comprehensive guide for parents as they prepare for their child’s IEP meeting.

In this course, Lane helps parents learn terms that might be used during their child’s IEP meeting; set effective academic success objectives for their child; maintain a clear vision and commitment to their child’s academic achievement and ongoing support; and develop collaborative relationships with educators and support staff to organize all efforts around their child’s progress.

“When a child requires extra learning support, the process can be overwhelming, particularly after the difficulties of the last 18 months of hybrid or remote learning,” said Lane. “This course is designed to cover everything parents of special education students need to know in the world of the IEP, including legislation, educational rights, accommodations, adaptations, and more. It is my goal to help parents navigate the complex terminology and create strategies that will enable their child to receive the best possible services so they can thrive in school and at home.”

These sessions are taught from learned experiences. From classroom instructor and school administrator to university professor and now special education consultant, Lane has over 35 years of educational experience and is committed to the belief that all students must and can be educated. He is dedicated to advocating for students to get the quality education they need to prepare for productive and contributing adult lives.

To learn more or enroll, go to drwilliamlane.com/iep-course.