Basics of Special Education: IEP Meetings

IEP Meetings

Annual Review

		General Education Teacher IEP Input Form

		General Education Teacher IEP Input Form

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The law provides that the IEP Team develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in written form. The IEP shall include specially designed instruction to meet the needs of the individual student and related services that are necessary to allow the student to benefit from the specially designed instruction, or may consist solely of related services that are necessary to allow the student to access the general curriculum, consistent with federal and state requirements. Input from the general education teacher and parent is required. Having forms to gather the input ensures that everyone's ideas are included.

Three Year Review

The IEP of each child with a disability is reviewed in a more in-depth manner, in accordance with state and federal law at least once every three years.

Meeting Alternatives

Can technology be used for a meeting instead of a face-to face IEP meeting?
IDEA 2004 allows and encourages the use of alternative ways to hold IEP team meetings, such as conference calls and video conferencing. Schools are also encouraged to consolidate discussions of multiple issues into one meeting when possible. This could include the consolidation of re-evaluation and IEP meetings, or meetings required under the student discipline provision.

The Basics of Special Education