The following people are considered core members of the IEP team and must be invited and included in the meeting:
Parent(s)
Intervention Specialist
General Education Teacher
District Representative
An individual who can interpret instructional implications of evaluation results
(i.e. the Intervention Specialist, SPED Director, School Psychologist, etc. could do this)
If an intervention specialist, general-ed teacher, or district rep can not attend, an excusal form must be completed and signed by the parent during the meeting!!
Other general reminders:
Be sure to generate extra boxes for signatures PRIOR to printing the IEP
Any core member (listed above) that does not attend the meeting should sign in the bottom section and should also be listed on the excusal form
Don't forget to include any related service staff who provided input into the IEP
If the student is (or will be) 14 or older, remember that you must invite the student to the meeting, but his/her attendance is not required
If the student is 14 or older, consider inviting outside agencies (if appropriate), such as OOD. Just BE SURE to notify the parents in advance, and ask for their permission for these people to attend.