Say This, Not That: A Parent Advocacy Language Guide for IEPs & 504 Plans

By Heather Knickerbocker

Most parents walk into IEP and 504 meetings knowing something is wrong.
Few are given the language to fix it.

Say This, Not That gives parents the exact words to use when:

The school blames the child

Services are denied

Data is missing

Meetings feel predetermined

or something just doesn't feel right

This powerful advocacy guide provides 100 real-life scripts that help parents:
Redirect conversations back to disability and access
Respond to school pushback without being dismissed
Create a strong paper trail that protects their child
Advocate clearly, confidently, and effectively

Each tip shows:
What parents want to say
What to say instead
Why it matters legally and strategically

This is not about being polite.
It's about being precise.

Because when parents know what to say,
schools listen differently.

Perfect for parents of students with:

IEPs

504 plans

ADHD

autism

learning disabilities

anxiety

behavior challenges

...and any parent who has ever left a school meeting thinking:
"I wish I had said that differently."

You are not asking for too much.
You are asking for access.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GNJJSNNC
• ISBN13: 9798247018988
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"