3.3 Holding an IEP Without Parent in Attendance

Holding an IEP Team Meeting Without Parent Attendance

First, this is something we want to avoid at all costs, but in some cases it is warranted.

A meeting can be conducted without a parent in attendance if the Case Manager, or other district representative, is unable to convince the parent that he or she should attend in person or through a conference call (E.C. § 56341.5(h)).

Prior to holding a meeting without the parent in attendance, there should be at least three attempts to convince the parent to attend using at least two different means of contact. The Case Manager shall maintain a record of his/her attempts to arrange a mutually agreed upon time and place, including:

1. Detailed records of telephone calls made or attempted and the results of those calls;

2. Copies of correspondence sent to the parent and any responses received; and

3. Detailed records of visits made to the home or place of employment of the parent and the results of those visits.