About IEP Help

IEP Help is led by Dr. Vaughn K Lauer, who has over 30 years of experience in Pre-K through post-secondary education as a teacher, professor, and building, district, and state administrator of special education.  He has held directorships in private organizations in the areas of professional development and test development.  An accomplished presenter locally, nationally, and internationally, Dr. Lauer authored “When the School Says No…How to Get the Yes!”, a book on collaborative IEP development and an eBook explaining how parents can bring home observations to the IEP team in a way that helps visualize a child’s needs.  Most recently, he released an online program that assists school team members in understanding school evaluation test scores, enables them to make informed eligibility decisions, and write needs-based IEPs.

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Vaughn K. Lauer, Ph D.


WHY WE DEVELOPED IEP HELP

IEP Help was formed to clarify special education regulations and processes for parents, teachers, and advocates of children with disabilities. Recognizing the challenges individuals face in navigating special education laws, meetings, and overwhelming evaluation reports, our team of seasoned special education professionals and advocates are united with one goal: to provide families, educators, and advocates with the knowledge and tools to secure the appropriate education for children with disabilities. 

OUR MISSION

IEP Help supports parents, educators, and advocates in making informed educational decisions for children with disabilities. We seek to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge to successfully advocate for children’s educational needs.

  • Services

    We provide comprehensive services to support parents, advocates, and educators in navigating the complexities of the IEP processes.

  • Resources

    Our resources cover a variety of special education topics that will support you in making informed educational decisions.

  • View Program

    Ever wish there was an easy way to understand school evaluations? The Special Education Decoder System helps make sense of evaluations.