The IEP meeting is where you and the school team create or update your child's plan. You are an equal member of the team.
Who attends
You, a general education teacher, a special education teacher, a district representative, someone who can interpret evaluation results, and your child when appropriate.
Your rights in the meeting
- You may bring a support person or advocate.
- You may audio record with 24 hours' written notice (California).
- You don't have to sign at the meeting – you can take the IEP home to review.
- You can consent to parts of the IEP and disagree with others.
General information, not legal advice.