Timelines & Deadlines
How many days do you have to hold an IEP after receiving a written parent request?
30 calendar days (not counting breaks longer than 5 days).
What must progress reports be based on?
Measurable data tied to the goal.
Where must testing accommodations be documented?
Statewide Assessments page and Services Page
What must Service Tracker reflect?
Actual dates and minutes provided.
When is an FBA typically required?
When behavior impedes learning, or after significant discipline issues.
How often must progress on IEP goals be reported?
As often as general education report cards.
If a student is not making progress, what should happen?
Review services, adjust instruction, and potentially reconvene the IEP team.
Can you implement an accommodation not written in the IEP?
No.
Can services be reduced without an IEP meeting?
No.
After how many days of suspension must an MDR be held?
10 cumulative days.
How long do you have to assess after receiving signed consent?
45/60 calendar days (not counting breaks over 5 days).
Is “making some progress” legally sufficient?
No! Progress must be meaningful/appropriate.
What must be documented if a parent declines a service?
That it was offered and declined.
If a provider is absent for 2 weeks with no coverage, what must happen?
Document missed services and provide compensatory services.
What two questions are asked during an MDR?
Was the behavior caused by the disability? Was it due to failure to implement the IEP?
How often must an IEP be reviewed?
At least annually.
What is a red flag in progress reporting?
Copy-pasting the same statement each reporting period.
What is required if services are not provided as written?
Documentation and a plan to make up missed minutes.
Who sends you Love Letters?
Melissa Hulsey
What must a BIP include?
Target behavior, function, strategies, and progress monitoring.
If a triennial is due May 15, what is the last day you can hold the meeting?
On or before May 15
What must progress on goals clearly state?
Measurable data
What makes a goal legally defensible?
Measurable, observable, time-bound, and based on present levels.
What is the biggest audit trigger?
Services not matching what’s written in the IEP.
What protects teachers legally the most?
Implementing the IEP as written and documenting everything.