Regional Center of LA County · SDP Funded · Service Code 102
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Moving your child from Early Start into a school preschool is a massive milestone. Our mission: give you the rights, clarity, and tools to make peaceful, productive decisions for your child from day one.
Peaceful is the new powerful.
"Is there a way to advocate for my child's preschool IEP without the toxic stress of fighting the district?"
Yes. We offer a knowledge-first alternative — a real, supportive, expert-led space where parents navigate the same fears, the same paperwork, the same 2 AM questions together.
Who this is for
Families approaching their child's 3rd birthday, transitioning out of Early Start
Parents who want to feel less nervous, more prepared, more informed
Those who want to advocate through knowledge and quiet authority
Not the right fit if you…
Already have years of IEP experience with older children
Prefer aggressive or positional advocacy
The 4 pillars — what you will learn
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The power of the pause
You never have to sign anything at the meeting. Take paperwork home calmly, professionally, with zero tension at the table.
II
"Stay put" peace of mind
The district cannot change your child's school, classroom, or therapy minutes without your explicit written agreement.
III
Getting it right from the start
Master the true heart of the IEP — the goals — to build a solid foundation without fighting over every detail later.
IV
The "who do I ask?" matrix
Stop letting questions loop at 2 AM. A clear map of exactly who to contact for every scenario — speech, minutes, placement.
What you leave with
The IEP Digital Vault
Your own private Google Drive folder built side-by-side in class. Every future IEP organized in under three clicks. Zero tech skills required.
Certificate of completion
A documented signal of collaboration to your district — before you even meet them. It shows you want to collaborate AND are serious about getting what your child needs.
Can I legally record the IEP meeting on my phone? ★ What if I don’t want to sign this IEP yet? ★ How do I know my child is safe if they can’t tell me what happened? ★ Am I allowed to walk my child all the way to their classroom desk? ★ Can I send my child’s favorite snacks, or are they banned? ★ Does the classroom aide have to tell me the truth about their day? ★ What happens to our Regional Center services on my child’s 3rd birthday? ★ Do I get a real report card or just a pile of data? ★ What if the assigned class time doesn’t work for my child’s nap schedule? ★ How do I write a "Parent Concerns" statement that they have to listen to? ★ What if I want a different school than the one they assigned? ★ Can I see the classroom before I agree to the placement? ★ Who changes them if they have an accident? ★ How do I verify they are actually getting the speech therapy I was promised? ★ Is there a way to advocate for my child’s preschool IEP assessment without the toxic stress of fighting?
Can I legally record the IEP meeting on my phone? ★ What if I don’t want to sign this IEP yet? ★ How do I know my child is safe if they can’t tell me what happened? ★ Am I allowed to walk my child all the way to their classroom desk? ★ Can I send my child’s favorite snacks, or are they banned? ★ Does the classroom aide have to tell me the truth about their day? ★ What happens to our Regional Center services on my child’s 3rd birthday? ★ Do I get a real report card or just a pile of data? ★ What if the assigned class time doesn’t work for my child’s nap schedule? ★ How do I write a "Parent Concerns" statement that they have to listen to? ★ What if I want a different school than the one they assigned? ★ Can I see the classroom before I agree to the placement? ★ Who changes them if they have an accident? ★ How do I verify they are actually getting the speech therapy I was promised? ★ Is there a way to advocate for my child’s preschool IEP assessment without the toxic stress of fighting?
If they still want to use a bottle at lunch, is that okay? ★ If my child is gluten-free, do I bring a cupcake for school parties? ★ Will they help my child wipe in the bathroom or do they just watch? ★ What happens if another student bites my child? ★ Can the school change my child's therapy minutes without a new meeting? ★ Is there a nurse on campus at all times for medical needs? ★ Will my child get recess with the general education preschool kids? ★ How do I know if the classroom doors are locked and secure? ★ Can I request a transition plan where they start with shorter days? ★ What if my child only eats three specific foods and won't touch school lunch? ★ Are the speech therapists school employees or outside contractors? ★ What if I feel like the teacher isn't a good fit for my child's personality? ★ Can I ask for a sensory break corner to be written into the IEP? ★ How do I track if they are actually hitting their speech goals? ★ What if my child hides under the table and won't participate?
If they still want to use a bottle at lunch, is that okay? ★ If my child is gluten-free, do I bring a cupcake for school parties? ★ Will they help my child wipe in the bathroom or do they just watch? ★ What happens if another student bites my child? ★ Can the school change my child's therapy minutes without a new meeting? ★ Is there a nurse on campus at all times for medical needs? ★ Will my child get recess with the general education preschool kids? ★ How do I know if the classroom doors are locked and secure? ★ Can I request a transition plan where they start with shorter days? ★ What if my child only eats three specific foods and won't touch school lunch? ★ Are the speech therapists school employees or outside contractors? ★ What if I feel like the teacher isn't a good fit for my child's personality? ★ Can I ask for a sensory break corner to be written into the IEP? ★ How do I track if they are actually hitting their speech goals? ★ What if my child hides under the table and won't participate?