Planning for an IEP Meeting
Case manager--30 school days prior to IEP date
Review IEP goals/objectives to determine testing needed
Complete annual standardized testing if written into the IEP
Complete informal testing/probes
Collect academic data and state testing performance
Collect teacher input into student’s progress and present level of performance
Identify a potential IEP date if not pre-planned at the beginning of year
3-4 weeks prior to the IEP due date
Contact all IEP team members to confirm possible meeting times
Contact parent regarding possible meeting times and set meeting date
Send IEP meeting notice (in parents native language)
Print out progress notes from last IEP prior to updating new goals, be sure to provide a final progress report if IEP is not close to the most recent grading period.
Is an interpreter needed for this meeting
1 week prior to the meeting
Confirm meeting with parents
Send draft IEP home particularly for IEP meetings that are estimated to be complicated
Ensure all service providers have completed their draft present levels and IEP goals prior to IEP meeting
Print out all forms needed for the meeting/check dates for accuracy
Be prepared to provide Procedural Safeguards, take meeting minutes, cover agenda items
Confirm meeting with parent the day before or the day of the meeting.