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You've received great responses above.

I'll just add that schools may not always have or share the best or most accurate information.
You may need to develop strong background knowledge on IEPs and advocacy.

The Wrightslaw website is the go-to source for information concerning special education.
Here is a link to the Wrightslaw IEP FAQ index page:
https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.index.htm

Parents with BTDT experience are a reliable source of information on effective advocacy.
Here is a crowd-sourced list of links and resources, created by parents on this forum:
http://giftedissues.davidsongifted....y_Advocacy_as_a_Non_Newt.html#Post183916