# @theconnectedparentsite on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DFdPvSAx08r
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61884186-theconnectedparentsite-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-01-30T16:47:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Julie Walters | The Connected Parent (@theconnectedparentsite) — https://gondola.cc/theconnectedparentsite

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But make sure you do this one thing ⤵️

Make the request in writing (emails count)!!

This serves as proof that you made the request on a specific date, and your child's IEP team must legally hold the meeting within a set number of days after your request is made.

So why might you request an IEP meeting early?

➡️ You believe your child's needs have changed

➡️ You have concerns about how the IEP is being implemented across people or settings

➡️ Your child is struggling more than expected or not making progress toward their goals

➡️ You're concerned the current plan isn't supporting them fully

➡️ Your child received a new diagnosis or has had a major life change that is impacting school

Or really any other concerns you have - they're valid!!

By being proactive and requesting a meeting as these things come up, you're helping to ensure your child gets the support they need *when* they need it - rather than waiting for the next meeting on the calendar!

Have you ever requested a meeting early? What was your reason?👇

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