Ground Rules Time will be allocated to fully discuss the accommodations and supports the student requires. We will participate by sharing our views, asking and welcoming questions. One person will speak at a time. No side-talk.
IDEA lists five special factors that the IEP team must consider in the development, review, and revision of each child's IEP: behavior, limited English proficiency, Braille and children with blindness or visual impairment, communication needs (especially important for children who are deaf or hard of hearing), and ...
Anyone invited by you that you feel would be helpful during the IEP process. Often it is helpful to ask a friend, another parent or an advocate to attend the meeting with you. Let the school know if you have invited someone. Your child, when appropriate, and whenever transition is discussed.
IEPs are most effective when parents are active participants and partners in the process. Unfortunately, a common mistake is overlooking or undervaluing parental input. Parents possess valuable insights into their child's abilities, needs, and strengths, which can significantly impact the IEP's success.
Talking about the IEP or the needs of a different student is not something that you can discuss in an IEP meeting. Not only are IEPs legal documents, they are confidential. Sharing about another student on your caseload, even if a family member asks about that student by name, is not something that is legal to do.
District policy requires that parents receive written notification of their child's IEP meeting at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting using the LAUSD Notification to Participate in An Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting form. The notice must be in the parent's primary language.
“I hardly know your child” or “I have only had your child for a couple of weeks and am still getting to know him.” As soon as this statement is made it conveys the impression that you should not be part of the IEP team because you do not know the child sufficiently to develop the IEP to meet the child's needs.
IEP GROUND RULES TO ENHANCE TEAM COMMUNICATION. Communicate clearly and listen carefully. Respect the views of others. Share your views willingly. Ask and welcome clarifying questions.
Model Letter Dear (Teacher's name), I am writing to request an IEP review meeting. I would like to discuss making some changes in (child's name)'s IEP. I am concerned about (state your reasons, but don't go into detail about the specific changes you want to make—save those for the meeting).
Locate the student's profile. From the Actions bar, click Documents. From the Create New Document drop-down menu, choose Notice of IEP Meeting. Click the Go button, then click the Create button. From the Type of Notice drop-down menu, choose the appropriate notice type. Click the Save, Done Editing button.