# The IEP Says They’re Fine — But Real Life Is Telling a Different Story

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Podcast: [This Is Not What I Was Expecting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-is-not-what-i-was-expecting-5955665)
Published: 2026-02-12T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://notwhatiwasexpecting.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/episodes/the-iep-says-theyre-fine-but-real-life-is-telling-a-different-story-IvnYKgU_
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This week we’re talking about what happens when the IEP says everything is going well — but real life tells a different story. Grades are passing. Goals are met. On paper, things look fine. And yet many parents still feel uneasy, especially as their kids get closer to transition age. We talk honestly about the disconnect between school success and real-world readiness, and the shock that can come when you realize the system is focused on this school year while parents are thinking about adulthood. This conversation is about trusting your gut, rethinking what advocacy is really for, and naming the fears parents carry when they’re trying to prepare their kids for life beyond school. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one still worried when everyone else says things are fine — you’re not.

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