ABC of the IEP

Field Notes for Parents

This is your go-to guide for understanding the IEP process—without the overwhelm.

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What The ABC of the IEP Podcast is About

Special education can feel like learning a new language overnight. Acronyms, legal terms, assessments, and meetings all appear at once. The ABC of the IEP podcast breaks the process down into simple, understandable pieces so parents can move forward with confidence instead of confusion.

Each short episode focuses on one concept in the IEP process. Topics include accommodations, behavior plans, evaluations, eligibility, placement, and the laws that guide how services are delivered.

The goal is simple: help parents understand the system well enough to advocate effectively for their child.

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Meet Your Host

Monica Trost

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Parent of a neurodivergent child

Monica has sat on every side of the IEP table. As a school psychologist, she evaluated students and participated in IEP teams. As a parent, she has navigated the system for her own child.

This dual perspective allows her to explain the process in a way that is both clinically accurate and deeply practical for families.