Empower Your IEP Journey
A PARENT & EDUCATOR'S GUIDE
A PARENT & EDUCATOR'S GUIDE
Free Webinar for Parents, Caregivers and Educators
Date: May 28, 2025
Time: Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm ET
Join us for a free, informative webinar designed to empower parents, caregivers, and educators with the knowledge and confidence to effectively navigate the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process. Led by Tara Doherty, an Ontario-certified teacher with years of experience supporting students with special education needs, this session will provide valuable insights into how IEPs are developed, what they should include, and how to advocate for your child’s unique learning needs.
Having created and implemented IEPS for hundreds of students, our presenter brings a wealth of practical knowledge and compassion to this conversation. Whether you’re new to the process or looking to better understand your child’s current plan, this webinar will help you feel more informed, prepared, and supported every step of the way.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- What is an IEP, and who qualifies?
- How is an IEP created?
- Accommodations, Modifications and Alternative Programming
- Key components of an effective IEP
- How to collaborate with your child’s school team
BA Psych OCT
Tara Doherty (she/her), Director of Academic Services, is a bi-lingual Ontario Certified Teacher, with a neurodiversity-affirmative perspective. She has over a decade of experience working one-on-one with students with Autism, using the principles of ABA and IBI and holds a BA in Psychology.
Tara has over two decades of experience working collaboratively with outside agencies, teachers and parents in order to support student success by developing IEPs, navigating education services and identifying relevant resources. Tara has expertise in overseeing and delivering evidence based reading, writing and spelling interventions using direct instruction. As a coach at Possibilities Clinic, Tara supports one-on-one executive functioning, assistive technology coaching and Autism coaching for kids and parents.
Tara currently lives in Ottawa with her two young children and her Frenchton Bruno. She used to be a competitive ice-dancer for Canada for many years. Feel free to ask her about it!
