It’s Okay to Ask! Questions That Strengthen IEP Collaboration

It’s Okay to Ask! Questions That Strengthen IEP Collaboration

It’s Okay to Ask! Quick Questions That Strengthen IEP Collaboration: STRIDE Advocacy Essentials Toolkit Part 1

IEP meetings move fast—and families are often expected to process complex data and decisions in real time. This Quick Questions edition is designed to support meaningful participation without overwhelm.

This resource provides a concise set of clear, respectful, and data-focused questions families and educators can use during IEP meetings to promote collaboration, clarify decisions, and ensure alignment with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) under IDEA.

Perfect for printing, highlighting, or bringing directly to the IEP table, these questions help shift meetings from one-sided presentations to shared decision-making—where every voice is heard and documented supports are discussed.

Best for:

• IEP meetings and reviews

• Parents who want fast, accessible support

• Educators seeking collaboration-friendly prompts

• Advocates supporting families in real time

• Collaborative decisions. Documented supports. Every voice heard—for student success and appropriate programming.