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Understand Your Child's IEP — In Plain Language

Built on deep research into special education law, IEP best practices, and hundreds of real accommodations — IEP Says translates complex documents into language you can actually understand, so you can advocate for your child with confidence.

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7 million+

children have IEPs in the US

40%

of parents feel left out of the IEP process

< 5 min

to understand your child’s IEP

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Research-Driven Tools for Real Parents

We studied hundreds of IEPs, analyzed accommodation databases, and dug deep into special education law — then built AI-powered tools on top of that research to give parents a real advantage.

Upload your IEP — we’ll translate it.

Upload your IEP — we’ll translate it.

Upload a PDF or snap a photo with your phone. Our engine — built on extensive research into IEP structure and special education standards — reads every page and breaks down goals, services, and accommodations into plain language.

  • Drag-and-drop PDF upload
  • Phone camera capture via QR code
  • Research-backed analysis of every section
Walk into your next IEP meeting prepared.

Walk into your next IEP meeting prepared.

Get targeted questions tailored to your child’s specific IEP, informed by research into what effective IEP meetings look like. Meeting checklists ensure nothing gets missed.

  • Research-informed questions based on your child’s goals
  • Customized meeting checklists
  • Know what to ask before you sit down
Know your rights. Take action.

Know your rights. Take action.

Pre-written email templates grounded in IDEA law and best practices for common IEP requests, your rights explained clearly, and tools to track your child’s progress.

  • Research-backed email templates for IEP requests
  • Rights & strategies under IDEA
  • Progress tracking (coming soon)
Find help in your state.

Find help in your state.

State-specific resources, federal law references, parent training centers, and advocacy organizations — all in one place.

  • State-specific resources
  • Federal law references (IDEA, OSEP)
  • Parent training & advocacy organizations

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Built from our research into real IEP accommodations and special education terminology — free and ready to use today.

Accommodations Directory

Browse 451 IEP accommodations with plain-language tips for parents. Filter by disability, category, grade, and subject.

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IEP Glossary

48 IEP terms and acronyms decoded into plain language. Search by keyword or browse by category.

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Every Parent Deserves to Understand

These are the stories that drive us — parents who just want to understand what's in their child's IEP.

“I finally felt like I could walk into the IEP meeting and actually understand what they were talking about. I had the confidence to ask the right questions.”

Sarah M.

Parent of a 3rd grader with dyslexia

“I used to nod along in meetings and then Google everything afterwards. Now I go in prepared, knowing exactly what each goal means and whether the services match.”

James T.

Parent of a 5th grader with ADHD

“As a non-native English speaker, the legal jargon in my son’s IEP was impossible. Having it all broken down so I could be a real part of the process changed everything.”

Maria L.

Parent of a 1st grader with a speech delay

Not Sure What an IEP Term Means?

IEP documents are full of acronyms. Here are a few of the most common ones — decoded.

PLAAFP

Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance — a snapshot of where your child is right now.

LRE

Least Restrictive Environment — your child should learn alongside general-education peers as much as possible.

FAPE

Free Appropriate Public Education — every child with a disability is entitled to a free education that meets their needs.

ESY

Extended School Year — additional services during summer or breaks to prevent significant skill loss.

BIP

Behavior Intervention Plan — a plan that outlines strategies to address challenging behaviors.

FBA

Functional Behavior Assessment — an evaluation to understand why a behavior is happening.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an IEP?+
An IEP (Individualized Education Program) is a legally binding document created for public school students who qualify for special education services. It outlines your child’s current performance levels, annual goals, the special education services they’ll receive, and how progress will be measured.
Is my child’s information safe?+
Absolutely. We take data security extremely seriously. Your uploaded documents are encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your child’s information with third parties, and you can delete your data at any time. We are committed to full FERPA compliance.
How does the analysis work?+
Our engine is built on extensive research into IEP structure, special education law, and hundreds of real accommodations. When you upload your child’s IEP, AI powered by that research reads each section and identifies goals, services, accommodations, and evaluation data. It then translates the jargon into plain language so you can understand exactly what the document says and what it means for your child.
Is this legal advice?+
No. IEP Says provides educational information and AI-generated analysis for informational purposes only. Nothing on this platform constitutes legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship. For complex legal disputes, we recommend consulting a qualified special education attorney or advocate.
When will IEP Says launch?+
We’re building IEP Says right now and will be launching soon. Join the waitlist at the top of this page to be the first to know. In the meantime, our Accommodations Directory and IEP Glossary are available now — completely free.
How much will it cost?+
IEP Says will offer a free tier that lets you upload and analyze your first IEP document. Premium plans with additional features like meeting prep, goal tracking, and unlimited uploads will be available at affordable monthly rates. We believe every parent deserves to understand their child’s IEP.
What file formats do you support?+
You can upload your IEP as a PDF, or take a photo of each page and upload the images (JPG, PNG). Our AI handles multi-page documents and can even work with scanned or photographed documents that may not be perfectly clear.

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Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment IEP Says is ready. In the meantime, explore our free accommodations directory and glossary.

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IEP Says provides educational information and AI-generated analysis for informational purposes only. Nothing on this platform constitutes legal advice or creates an attorney-client or advocate-client relationship. Always verify information against your original IEP document. For complex legal disputes, consult a qualified special education attorney or advocate.