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Do you think it would be weird to bring my friend with me?

dirtbikemomdirtbikemom
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Sara has her IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting tomorrow where we go over all the reports, goals, and what classes and services she will receive.  My husband has to work and can't make it.  My BF has been through these meetings several times for her son and has offered to come with me for support and to help me in the meeting.  I keep wondering if it would be weird me bringing her.  I think it is my own insecurity making me feel like I'm Sara's parent and I should be able to make these decisions on my own which is why I keep going back and forth on taking my friend up on her offer. 
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Re: Do you think it would be weird to bring my friend with me?

  • futrkingsleyfutrkingsley member

    I think another set of ears is a great idea, especially if she has been through it before and knows what questions to ask.

    Good luck!

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  • fricksgirlfricksgirl member
    A trusted friend with experience with this?  I would absolutely bring her!
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  • everydayeveeverydayeve
    Not weird at all. I think I would appreciate having another set of ears. You'll have so much info thrown at you, she may pick up on something that you don't even catch.
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  • dirtbikemomdirtbikemom
    Thanks ladies!  I think I just needed a little reassurance that having someone else there would be a good thing.  
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  • teambaumerteambaumer
    I work with adults with DD and I always recommend that they bring someone they are comfortable with to their IEP.  Your friend may be able to help you ask questions you may not have though of.  An IEP is very important to the service year and you should be completely comfortable.  Good luck!
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  • kittylovekittylove member
    i would bring her, he knowledge about the system and how to ask for things and get them would be invaluable and can only benefit both you and Sarah.
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  • SweetiePSweetieP
    Totally not weird! 
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  • jsugrinjsugrin member
    I think taking her sounds great.  It will help to have another person to remember and think of questions and if she's been through them before she'll think of things you might not.  You don't want to get home and kick yourself for all the things you think of the minute you get in the car.
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  • Mrs.BoomBoomMrs.BoomBoom
    Lots of people bring advocates, some even bring lawyers.
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  • CelynCelyn member
    I  think it would be helpful to have her feedback
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  • SeasonalCookSeasonalCook
    Just chiming in to say I think it's a great idea, too!
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  • Mrs.WubbinMrs.Wubbin
    As a special ed teacher whom has conducted probably 500 IEP meetings, it is totally fine to bring a friend!  It is polite to let someone from the school know that you will be bringing her in advance though.  Schools don't like to be surprised by unknown attendees. 
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