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IEP Process
A goal without a plan is just a dream.
- Antione de Saint-Exupery
Navigating the IEP process can be a challenging task. Understanding its purpose and the steps involved in creating it can help you to become an informed member of the IEP team.
How do I start?
If you suspect that your child is having difficulty, you need only request an evaluation. This can be done by contacting your child’s teacher, school psychologist, or principal.
It is advisable to make your request in writing, in order to have documentation and a date stamp for your request. Become educated about starting the process by reading the parent’s guide to the IEP process, Whose Idea Is This?
?HoHow is eligibility determined?ty determined?
Testing will be performed; progress within the classroom will be assessed, and general functioning will be evaluated and reported in a document called a MFE (Multi Factored Evaluation.) Results will be analyzed and reccommendations made and put into an ETR (Evaluation Team Report.)
The findings from this document will be presented at the initial meeting. For more information about qualification go to:
What if I do not agree with the proposed plan?
While districts are not obligated by law to provide a copy of the IEP prior to the meeting, parents may request one for review. This offers an opportunity to note vocabulary that is unclear to you; make a list of questions you may have, and review the recommendations independent of the meeting environment. Parents have rights when it comes to the content of the IEP. The following link provides information about procedures and rights:
To learn more about due process
