Collaboration between educators and caregivers in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process is pivotal for the overall success and well-being of students with special needs. This collaboration can be uniquely challenging when working with culturally and linguistically diverse caregivers. This presentation provides practical strategies based on the real-world experiences of caregivers with diverse sociocultural backgrounds. These strategies will assist participants in improving their collaboration with caregivers who come from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds within their educational communities.