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IEP Advocacy & CSE Meeting Support
(Nassau & Suffolk, Long Island, NY)

Prepare for CSE/CPSE meetings with confident support. IEP advocacy, documentation review, goals, and school collaboration across Long Island, NY.

IEP meetings can feel overwhelming!

Especially when you’re trying to balance what your child needs with what a school team is able (or willing) to provide. Most parents feel overwhelmed and scared to do this alone. Meaningful Metrics supports families in preparing for CSE/CPSE meetings, understanding options, and collaborating with schools to build plans that are practical, respectful, and effective.

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What this service includes

  • Review of evaluations, progress data, and IEP documents

  • Pre-meeting planning: priorities, questions, and “next best steps”

  • Support identifying needs around behavior, learning, communication, and participation

  • Recommendations for goals, supports, accommodations, and services

  • Collaboration support (email/meeting communication strategy)

  • Attendance and support during meetings when appropriate

  • Post-meeting follow-up plan and documentation checklist

What working together looks like

  • Intake + goal setting (what you want to change, clarify, or secure)

  • Document review (IEP, prior notices, reports, emails, progress notes, BIPs/BSPs, Data Summaries, etc.)

  • Preparation session (agenda, talking points, questions, plan A/plan B)

  • Meeting support (as appropriate: attend, consult, or debrief)

  • Follow-up plan (what to request next, timelines, and documentation)

Who this is for?

  • Parents/guardians preparing for an upcoming CSE/CPSE meeting

  • Families navigating disagreements about supports or placement

  • Teams seeking more collaborative communication with schools

  • Parents who want a clear plan after “we’ll see how it goes” meetings

Common outcomes

  • A clearer, more usable IEP (goals, services, and supports aligned to need)

  • Better meeting preparation and confidence

  • Less stress for families and more collaboration for staff

  • Stronger documentation and follow-through

  • Improved collaboration and reduced back-and-forth

Quick FAQs

What’s the difference between CSE and CPSE?

CPSE supports preschool-aged children (typically ages 3–5). CSE supports school-aged students (typically ages 5–21). The meeting structure is similar, but eligibility categories and services can differ.

Have more questions?

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