“I benefited from special ed teachers who helped me see that the IEP was there to help me. So many students don’t think of the IEP as something positive; it is more like something to be embarrassed about. We shouldn’t feel second class for having an IEP. I personally am able to be open with my teachers when I need help.” — Chris
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