IDEA includes clear and detailed provisions that guide how schools schedule IEP meetings so that parents have the opportunity to be involved and participate. Each Local Education Agency (LEA) must give parents written notice of an ARD committee meeting.You are entitled to at least a five-day notice. This guide explains each step in the special education process. In each step, learn what happens, who is involved, and the timelines associated. Yes. Schools must give enough advance notice for parents to have the opportunity to attend their child's ARD meeting. IDEA says the school district must give parents a notice explaining the procedural safeguards available to parents (their rights) at least one time per year. The District must also give the parents written notice of the meeting at least five (5) school days before the meeting. Schools must give enough advance notice for parents to have the opportunity to attend their child's ARD meeting. The Parent's Guide contains information that parents need to effectively participate in an ARD committee meeting for their child.