As a mom of a son with special needs I have attended MANY IEP meetings and I have refused to sign before. I have had to remind the school of my rights, my son’s rights, etc. I have written goals and objectives before the meeting to help the school officials come up with the best program for my son. The IEP process is necessary for a child to receive a fair and adequate education but to work for the child the process requires a parent that is not afraid to advocate for their child.