Alternatives to Wrightslaw for Iowa-Specific IEP Guidance
Wrightslaw covers federal IDEA law but misses Iowa's AEA system, IAC Chapter 41, and HF 2612 reforms. Here are the Iowa-specific alternatives that fill the gap.
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All articles about Iowa IEP & 504 Blueprint.
Best IEP Resource for the Early ACCESS to Part B Transition in Iowa
The best guide for Iowa parents navigating the Early ACCESS to school-based special education transition at age 3 — when services change and eligibility resets.
Best Iowa IEP Guide for Parents New to Special Education After HF 2612
The best IEP guide for Iowa parents navigating special education for the first time — what to look for, why Iowa-specific matters, and how HF 2612 changed everything.
How to Prepare for an Iowa IEP Meeting Without an Advocate or Attorney
Step-by-step preparation for Iowa IEP meetings when you're representing yourself — what to bring, what to say, and what Iowa law requires the team to do.
Iowa 504 Plan for ADHD: Accommodations, Eligibility, and What the School Must Do
Iowa 504 plan for ADHD — eligibility process, required accommodations, ISASP testing rules, and how to push back when a school says accommodations are optional.
Iowa 504 Plan for Anxiety: When School Avoidance Becomes a Civil Rights Issue
Iowa 504 plan for anxiety — eligibility, accommodations for anxiety and school refusal, when an IEP is a better fit, and how Iowa handles 504 compliance complaints.
504 Plan vs IEP in Iowa: Which Does Your Child Actually Need?
504 plan vs IEP in Iowa — key differences in eligibility, AEA involvement, legal protections, and when each plan is the right tool for your child.
Compensatory Education in Iowa: How to Demand Make-Up Services After Missed IEP Minutes
Compensatory education in Iowa — how to calculate missed IEP service minutes after AEA staff turnover, how to formally demand make-up services, and what Iowa law requires.
Functional Behavior Assessment in Iowa: What Parents Need to Know About FBAs and BIPs
Functional behavior assessment in Iowa — how AEA psychologists conduct FBAs, what a behavior intervention plan must include, and how to request one before placement changes.
Iowa IEP Blueprint vs Hiring a Special Education Advocate: Which Is Worth It?
Comparing the Iowa IEP & 504 Blueprint with hiring a special education advocate in Iowa — costs, when each makes sense, and who should choose what.
IEP for ADHD in Iowa: Eligibility, Goals, and Accommodations Under Iowa's System
IEP for ADHD in Iowa — how Iowa's noncategorical model affects ADHD eligibility, what accommodations belong in the IEP, and when ADHD requires an IEP rather than a 504.
IEP for Autism in Iowa: What Iowa's Noncategorical Model Means for Your Child
IEP for autism in Iowa — how Iowa's Eligible Individual model handles ASD, what AEA evaluators assess, and writing meaningful IEP goals for autism across communication and behavior.
Iowa IEP Goal Bank: Writing Measurable Goals That Hold Up in Iowa's ACHIEVE System
Iowa IEP goal bank — how to evaluate goal quality, what makes a goal measurable under IAC Chapter 41, and examples across reading, math, behavior, and communication.
Iowa IEP Meeting Checklist: How to Walk In Prepared and Leave with a Stronger IEP
Iowa IEP meeting checklist — what to prepare before the meeting, what to review during, questions to ask about ACHIEVE goals and AEA services, and how to follow up after.
Iowa IEP Progress Monitoring: How to Know If Your Child Is Actually Making Progress
Iowa IEP progress monitoring — what data the AEA and district must track in ACHIEVE, how often reports are required, and how to push back on vague or insufficient progress data.
Independent Educational Evaluation in Iowa: How to Request an IEE at Public Expense
How to request an independent educational evaluation in Iowa. Learn Iowa's IEE rules under IAC 281-41.502, AEA cost criteria, and your rights when you disagree with an evaluation.
Manifestation Determination in Iowa: What Happens When Your Child Faces Expulsion
Manifestation determination in Iowa — the 10-day timeline, what the MDR team must decide, and how to protect your child's placement under IAC 281-41.530.
Iowa Parent Rights in Special Education: Your Procedural Safeguards Under IAC Chapter 41
Iowa parent rights in special education — procedural safeguards under IAC Chapter 41, Prior Written Notice, IEE rights, recording IEP meetings, and dual records requests.
Iowa Special Education Evaluation: How to Request One and What Happens in 60 Days
Iowa special education evaluation — how to submit a written request, the 60-day AEA timeline under IAC 281-41.301, what gets assessed, and how to push back on MTSS delays.
Iowa Transition IEP Goals: Why Planning Starts at Age 14 in Iowa
Iowa transition IEP goals — Iowa's age-14 mandate under IAC Chapter 41, postsecondary expectations in the IEP, IVRS Pre-ETS, and what measurable transition goals should look like.
What Is an IEP in Iowa? A Plain-English Guide for Iowa Parents
What is an IEP in Iowa? Learn how Iowa's AEA system, ACHIEVE platform, and IAC Chapter 41 shape the IEP process — and what parents need to know first.