Learn how to make a referral for your child to be evaluated for special education and an IEP under IDEA. Includes link to a sample letter.IDEA includes clear and detailed provisions that guide how schools schedule IEP meetings so that parents have the opportunity to be involved and participate. Ideally, the meeting will be scheduled at a "mutually agreed. The NC Department of. Public Instruction considers "adequate" notice to be 7-10 calendar days. The IDEA requires schools to provide parents of a student with a disability notice containing a full explanation of the Procedural Safeguards. Each LEA must conduct a full and individual initial evaluation (including progress monitoring data) in accordance with NC 1503-2.4 through NC 1503-2.7 before. Do you have questions about special education of the IEP process? DRNC has you covered with these special education tips for parents.