November 1, 2009
Conducting an IEP Meeting
Here are some tips on how to conduct an IEP meeting.
- Have a time for introductions and allow everyone to state their role as an IEP team member.
- Establish the overall purpose for the meeting and review the agenda and allocated time frame for this meeting.
- Have a notepad or white board designated to record any issues or topics that may arise during the course of the discussions that are not specifically on the agenda so that they can be addressed later.
- Inform all team members that they have the right to request additional time or a follow-up meeting if necessary.
- Inform parents that they can have copies of all evaluation reports and records from the IEP meet.
- Systematically discuss each element listed in the IEP; team discusses the questions and concerns that are addressed in the IEP.
- Discuss the student’s present level of performance and future goals for the student.
- Establish goals, objectives and the benchmarks for achieving those goals
- Discuss how progress towards the goals will be measured and reported.
- Determine if there are any assessments or evaluations that are required or recommended for the student.
- If the student is 14 years old or older, address the transition needs and services for the student.
- Establish the Summary of Educational Services that specifies the services required by the student in order for them to meet their goals and objectives
- Determine the most appropriate curriculum and environment to meet the student’s learning needs.
- Team states areas of agreement and discusses any areas that are not in agreement.
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