In a previous post, I discussed my early experiences advocating for students in 504 or IEP/ARD meetings. Parents often feel overwhelmed with the number of school officials who attend these meetings. The number of acronyms also is overwhelming to parents. Many parents feel the school doesn’t seek their feedback. Others know so little about the process they don’t feel comfortable asking questions. Based on these observations, I offer these tips for parents to help themselves be successful in these meetings.