Sage-Tips

How do I prepare for an IEP meeting?

Be Prepared and Get Organized

1. Obtain a copy of the school’s IEP form.
2. Become an expert in your child’s educational performance and needs.
3. Develop your child’s ideal IEP.
4. Gather information and material that supports your ideal IEP.
5. Ask who from the school district will be attending the IEP meeting.

What teachers should say at an IEP meeting?

“Hello, my name is _____________. I am (student’s name) special education teacher. I would like each of you to introduce yourself as you would like to be addressed and have you state your role in this meeting.” “The purpose of today’s meeting is an annual, or yearly, IEP for ¨(student’s name).

What information should be covered at the IEP meeting?

The IEP should include:

• a statement of your child’s present levels of educational performance;
• a statement of measurable goals, including short- and long-term objectives;
• a statement of the special education and related services that your child needs;

What should a parent say at an IEP meeting?

Know your child. Prepare a sample parent vision statement that describes your child. Provide a list of her strengths, challenges, preferences, learning styles, and what she needs to succeed across curricula and environments. Offer samples of her work and recent evaluations done outside of school.

What do you do in an IEP meeting?

The IEP meeting is one of the most important parts of the special education process. In this meeting, school staff and parents come together to discuss, develop, and review a student’s IEP. They make sure the IEP meets the student’s needs.

How do you start a good IEP meeting?

5 Tips for Successful 504 or IEP Meetings

1. Remember the Student Is the Focus. The point of a 504 or IEP meeting is to create plans and accommodations that will help a student succeed.
2. Acknowledge the Parent or Guardian.
3. Be Fully Present.
4. Get Support from Counselors.
5. Follow These Common Dos and Don’ts.

What are 10 good tips you have learned for how do you conduct a successful IEP meeting?

Here are 10 tips to help you prepare for and engage in successful IEP meetings:

• Collaborate with other team members.
• Get your documents and data organized ahead of time.
• Always start off on a positive note when discussing students.
• Be sensitive and sincere.
• Be a problem-solver.
• Ask for support.
• Get students involved.

What is a 30 day IEP for?

➢ An Interim (30 day) IEP meeting is held to review the placement/offer of FAPE (including review of goals, accommodations & modifications, services and educational environment, etc.) within 30 days of the student’s first day of instruction.

What are IEP violations?

An IEP must be a written document that identifies the child’s unique needs and creates a plan of action for facilitating the child’s learning. An IEP violation occurs when a school fails to meet its obligations under the IEP.

What should students say during an IEP meeting?

Instead of: “I only want what’s best for my child,” say: “I want my child to get what he/she needs.” ​School districts are only required to provide an appropriate program, not the very best program. When in doubt, stick to your child’s evaluation (as long as you think it is an accurate representation of him or her).