IEP meetings matter, but they can also leave school-based clinicians feeling drained, defensive, or emotionally wrung out. When the stakes are high and emotions run strong, it’s easy to absorb more than you should or lose clarity in the moment.
In this episode of The Morning Commute, Stephanie Michele Sweigart, MS, CCC-SLP, shares a structured, realistic approach to running IEP meetings that stay collaborative and productive without carrying the emotional weight afterward. She walks you through a simple three-phase framework (Before, During, After) to help you prepare intentionally, stay grounded during the meeting, and reset once it’s over.
Stephanie breaks down practical strategies to contain emotions, reduce defensiveness, and keep conversations focused on student needs. You’ll also hear clear, usable scripts for navigating challenging moments with confidence and professionalism, without shutting down or over-explaining.
By the end, you’ll leave with actionable tools to facilitate IEP meetings that feel calmer, clearer, and more effective while protecting your energy and well-being as a school-based clinician.
In this episode of The Morning Commute, Stephanie Michele Sweigart, MS, CCC-SLP, shares a structured, realistic approach to running IEP meetings that stay collaborative and productive without carrying the emotional weight afterward. She walks you through a simple three-phase framework (Before, During, After) to help you prepare intentionally, stay grounded during the meeting, and reset once it’s over.
Stephanie breaks down practical strategies to contain emotions, reduce defensiveness, and keep conversations focused on student needs. You’ll also hear clear, usable scripts for navigating challenging moments with confidence and professionalism, without shutting down or over-explaining.
By the end, you’ll leave with actionable tools to facilitate IEP meetings that feel calmer, clearer, and more effective while protecting your energy and well-being as a school-based clinician.
