September 19, 20232 yr Hi, I had a question on invitation to participate in IEP meeting. Someone was just telling me about this and that I should be receiving one before our meeting so we know where, when, who is attending, and what is being discussed. I have never seen this though. Is this correct? We never get any information prior to the meeting.
September 20, 20232 yr Moderators I don't know what state you are in (you could check your state's department of education/special education website for specific requirements in your state), but the IDEA (federal law governing IEP's) does require a notice to parents that includes purpose, time, and location of the meeting, and who will be in attendance. As far as participants, I am not completely sure about this, but I believe the school district is allowed to just put titles on the notice. In other words, they could put "building administrator," but not designate the specific name of the principal or vice principal who will be attending. The IDEA also requires that the notice be given early enough for the parents to be able to attend "at a mutually agree time and place." If you are unable to attend the meeting time and date listed on the notice, reach out to the school immediately, let them know this, and offer up a couple of alternative dates and times.
September 22, 20232 yr I'm in PA & they have a form for the invite: https://www.pattan.net/Forms/INVITATION-TO-PARTICIPATE-IN-THE-IEP-TEAM-MEET-3. If I knew where you lived, I could see if your state has something similar.
September 23, 20232 yr Moderators Yes, they are required to invite in writing. ⚡ More ways I can help with your IEP or 504 Plan⚡ Get it Now: Anxiety at School IEP Toolkit NEW: How to Read your Child's IEP (and actually understand what it says!) ✨ Special Education Advocacy Training ✨ (registration opens soon) For Teachers: Faster, Easier IEP Data Collection + Present Levels
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