IEP meeting checklist

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You have the right to take part in the meeting, to bring people who know your child, to an interpreter, and to a copy of the IEP. Consent is needed before services start the first time; after that, ask what your state requires. See Your rights.

The law: 34 CFR 300.322; 300.321(a)(6); 300.300(b); 300.503

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Your child's nameMeeting date

Before the meeting

Ask for copies of new evaluations and the draft IEP a few days ahead Read last year's IEP and progress reports Write your parent input statement Decide who to bring: a parent center advocate, a friend, a therapist Ask for an interpreter if you need one Confirm the time, place, and whether phone or video is possible Write your top three questions Ask your child what they want the team to know

At the meeting

Ask everyone to say their name and role Ask what data shows progress, goal by goal Agree on needs first, then services, then placement Check each service says who, how often, how long and where Go through accommodations and testing Take notes, or bring someone to take them You do not have to sign today. Ask to take a copy home If the school says no to something, ask for prior written notice

After the meeting

Get a copy of the final IEP Check it matches what was agreed Add the meeting to your records log Send a short email listing what was agreed Ask when each service starts Put progress report dates on your calendar

Notes

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