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title: IEP personal stories
description: What is the IEP process like? Find out from parents and other IEP team members who’ve been there. Explore this collection of IEP personal stories.
slug: iep-personal-stories
author: The Understood Team
published: '2019-10-16T12:00:32.690Z'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/iep-personal-stories
lang: en
---

# IEP personal stories

You can learn a lot from how other parents and [IEP](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/iep-personal-stories) team members navigate the IEP process. Explore this collection of IEP personal stories. You’ll find insights and tips about how to make the most of your child’s IEP.

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