Before the IEP
I should schedule the first attempt IEP meeting by this date.
Minimum of 1 week prior to the IEP due date.
i.e. IEP expires 09/20/22
First meeting: 09/13/22
I should read the IEP word for word during the meeting.
NO! Summarize important parts of each section.
When writing the PR-01 I can use the same information for each one.
NO. This is part of the IEP and needs to be individualized to the meeting.
I see a parent at conferences and they say they want to change the IEP. I...
Meet within 30 days of the request.
I need to invite these individuals a minimum of two weeks prior to the IEP.
General Educator
District Representative
Related Services Providers
Parents
Other service providers (Student Support Coordinator, Teacher of the Deaf, etc.)
The IEP should paint a clear picture of the child, even if negative.
Jennifer is increasing her ability to maintain school appropriate behaviors when frustrated.
I should wait 10 days to send my documents to Linda Williams.
No, all documents must be sent within 5 days of the IEP.
When I receive an email/call from a parent I should
Return the phone call within 24-48 hours.
It is required I send a formal parent invitation.
YES! The PR-02 must be sent.
Scholarship IEP: I can write whatever the provider requests.
The IEP should be written as if the student was attending Shaker.
I should share a copy of the IEP with the parents and the teacher that was in attendance.
All members of the child's team have access to the IEP in Power School. Share information of when there are changes made to IEPs, including information with special area teachers.
Only a parent can request an IEP team meeting.
False: Any member of the team can request a meeting.
I need to send a draft IEP home this many days prior to the meeting.
5 days prior to the meeting the IEP draft must be sent home.
To start the meeting you should...
Have all team members introduce themselves and their role.
Procedural Safeguards
PR-01 of IEP meeting
When a parent calls and tells me they want something different in an IEP I go in the system and change it.
No, ALL IEP decisions are team decisions. A meeting with required members must occur.
This should be completed prior to and reviewed during the IEP.
Progress Reports
If a parent asks for something we currently don't have I should respond with "we don't do that here!"
IEPs are needs based and needs-driven. Teams may decide on a service you didn't know we do offer!
I can mark the IEP, invitation, PR-01 and Documentation of attempts as complete at the end of the school year.
NO! Please complete those documents in Samegoal once you have completed the meetings.
When a parent of a student who is over 18 calls, I can give them all information.
No, you must have a release from the student or a the parent has to have guardianship.