Question: What should I wear to an IEP meeting?
Answer: This matters more the more you’re trying to get out of the meeting, but in general, if you want to be taken seriously as a member of the team, it doesn’t hurt to dress as though you were going to a business meeting. You want these professionals to take you seriously as an informed participant rather than an emotional parent, and everything you do shoud contribute to that impression. Depending on your relationship with your Child Study Team, you may absolutely be able to be an effective advocate in a sweatshirt and jeans, but if there’s any chance that your credibility will be doubted, dressing up is an easy way to add to it.
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