Notifying Parents of the Meeting. 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. The school must invite you to each ARD committee meeting for your child and make efforts to ensure one or both parents' participation. 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. This guide explains each step in the special education process. In each step, learn what happens, who is involved, and the timelines associated. PWN is not limited to non-consensus ARD meetings. Within five school days, provide the parent with written notice explaining why the LEA refuses to convene a meeting. Citations: 89.1050(e)(2).