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POV: Walking Into an IEP Meeting with a Brand New SPED Teacher
That moment when you realize the special education teacher leading your IEP meeting is brand new—and suddenly you’re wondering who’s really in charge, what they know, and whether your child’s needs will actually be met.
If you’ve ever walked into an IEP meeting feeling unsure, cautious, or quietly anxious because the SPED teacher is new, this video will feel very familiar.
In this video, I break down what’s really happening in IEP meetings when a special education teacher is new to the role—and what parents and teachers need to know to protect students and themselves.
You’ll learn:
• What parents should expect when working with a new SPED teacher
• Common IEP mistakes new special education teachers don’t realize they’re making
• How general education teachers can support IEP meetings without overstepping
• What questions parents should ask (and why they matter)
• How to keep the focus on the student—not the inexperience
This isn’t about blaming new teachers. Every SPED teacher starts somewhere. This is about awareness, preparation, and advocacy—so IEP meetings don’t turn into compliance issues, service gaps, or unmet needs.
If you’re a parent thinking, “Something felt off, but I didn’t know how to say it,”
or a teacher thinking, “Why didn’t anyone teach us this?”
—you’re in the right place.
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