Know What to Ask Before You Walk Into That Room
A private 60-minute session to identify your child's top 2–3 IEP asks — and the clear language to back them up.
Book My IEP Strategy Session
You've done the research. You've worried. You've waited.
And you still don't know what to say.
You didn't sign up to become a special education expert. But somewhere between your child's first evaluation and today, you ended up in a room full of people who speak a language you were never taught — and you're expected to advocate clearly while they watch you try to keep up.
Maybe you've already tried tutoring that didn't address the root problem. Maybe you've hired an advocate or paid for a private evaluation. Maybe you've googled everything, read every article, and still walked out of the last IEP meeting unsure whether what you signed was actually right for your child.
That sentence is not a knowledge gap. It's the system working exactly as designed. You are not supposed to know. And that information asymmetry costs your child real time — because while you're figuring out the rules, the meetings keep happening.
This session is designed to close that gap — not with generic tip lists, but with a direct, structured look at your child's specific situation and what may still be missing from their support.
The IEP Strategy Session Is for You If…
- You have an upcoming IEP meeting and feel genuinely unprepared — not just nervous, but unsure where to start.
- Your child technically has an IEP, but the support in place isn't working — and no one will tell you why or what's missing.
- The school keeps offering vague reassurances instead of specific plans, and you're not sure whether to push back or how.
- You don't know what services, accommodations, evaluations, or supports are even available to ask about.
- You want help translating your concerns into clear, specific IEP questions you can actually use in the room.
What We'll Cover
During your IEP Strategy Session, we'll look at your child's situation directly — not a generic framework, your child's specific picture.
What your child is struggling with most right now, and how to describe it in IEP-relevant terms.
What supports are already in place — and whether they're actually addressing the right things.
What may be missing from the current IEP based on what you're observing at home and school.
What evaluations, services, accommodations, or supports may be worth raising with the team.
How to phrase your top asks clearly — so you can say them out loud in the meeting without second-guessing yourself.
You'll Walk Away With
One IEP Strategy Session. Sixty minutes. Specific, usable output.
- Your child's top 2–3 priority needs, named clearly enough to bring into the room.
- The language for what to ask the IEP team — so you're not fumbling for words when it counts.
- A clearer picture of what may belong in your child's IEP that isn't there yet.
- Specific questions to bring into your next meeting — not a generic list, questions that fit your situation.
- More confidence walking in — because you'll know what you're asking for and why.
I spent 20+ years on the other side of the IEP table.
I'm Nicole Gelormini — former Special Education Director, school psychologist, and special education teacher with over two decades inside the system you're trying to navigate.
I know how IEP meetings are run. I know what teams are trained to offer first. I know the difference between a support that looks good on paper and one that actually addresses what's going on for your child.
This session isn't coaching in the motivational sense. It's a direct, structured conversation — drawing on 20+ years of clinical and administrative experience on the inside — to help you figure out what to ask before you walk in.
- Ph.D., Educational Leadership
- M.S., Special Education
- M.S., School Psychology
- 20+ years in special education teaching, school psychology, and site administration
- Former Special Education Director
Ready to Get Clear Before the Meeting?
One session is enough to change how you walk into that room.
60-minute private strategy session
- One-on-one session with Dr. Nicole Gelormini
- Review of your child's current school situation
- Your top 2–3 priority asks, clearly identified
- Language for how to raise them in the meeting
- Specific questions to bring to your IEP team
Common Questions
My child's IEP meeting is coming up soon. Is there enough time?
Yes — this session is specifically designed to help you prepare before a meeting, not after. If you have a meeting scheduled, now is the right time.
My child already has an IEP. Is this still useful?
Often more so. Having an IEP in place doesn't mean the right supports are in place. If what's there isn't working, or you're not sure it's addressing the real issues, this session will help you identify what to revisit.
Is this legal advice?
No. This session is designed to help you prepare, organize your concerns, and understand what to ask the IEP team to consider. It does not replace legal advice, educational evaluations, or decisions made by the IEP team.
What do I need to bring or prepare?
After purchase, you'll receive an intake form by email — fill that out before the session so we can make the most of our time together. If you have documents you'd like me to review (recent report cards, evaluation summaries, past IEPs, progress reports), you can email those to me directly. You don't need to have anything ready to book. The most important thing you bring is your observations of your child.
Can this help if my child has a 504 rather than an IEP?
Yes. While the session is focused on IEP preparation, the underlying process — identifying what your child needs and how to ask for it — applies to 504 situations as well. If you're navigating a 504 review or update, this session can still help.
What if I'm not sure whether my child even qualifies for an IEP?
Part of what this session can address is helping you understand what the referral and evaluation process looks like, and what to ask the school to consider — including whether an evaluation is warranted.
Your next meeting doesn't have to feel like walking in blind.
Sixty minutes to get clear on what to ask, how to say it, and what your child may still need.
Book My IEP Strategy Session — $97This session is designed to help parents prepare for IEP meetings by identifying potential questions and areas of concern. It does not constitute legal advice, replace a formal educational evaluation, or substitute for the decisions of a qualified IEP team. Results vary based on individual circumstances and are not guaranteed. This session is provided in an educational consulting capacity.