IEP meetings can be a whirlwind and it is easy to get caught up on a topic and run out of time or feel that you do not have time to talk about what matters most to you. To avoid these issues it’s a great idea to come up with a document listing your ideas which you can send out to your team before the meeting and bring copies with you to the actual meeting.
Writing up an IEP meeting prep document can also help you organize your ideas and decide what you want to focus on in the meeting. While it may seem like a lot of extra work, I can assure you that it will look more professional, communicate your concerns more effectively and keep the meeting on track!
You are more than welcome to use the template below or make your own!
Child’s Name
Meeting Date
Student Input
- Use the student’s words “I have no friends” or “I like math class”
Strengths/Successes
- What is your child doing well with at home, school and in the community
Parental Concerns
- What areas are you concerned about
Parental Vision Statement
Think about what your concerns are and where you would like to see your child change over the next year. It’s good to include what you would like to see in the next five years too.
Please include the above items verbatim in the Parent/Student Concerns section of IEP
I would like to ensure that as a team we cover the following sections of the IEP: (you can write notes next to any of these sections if you feel that is helpful)
- Student Strengths and Key Evaluation Results Summary
- Vision Statement
- PLEP A
- PLEP B
- Current Performance Levels/Measurable Annual Goals
- Service Delivery
- Nonparticipation Justification
- Schedule Modification
- Transportation Services
- State or District-Wide Assessment
- Additional Information
- Team Determination of Educational Placement