Questions to Ask at IEP Meeting
Essential questions to ask at an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting to ensure your child receives the best possible educational support and services.
1What are my child's current strengths and how can we build on them?
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What are my child's current strengths and how can we build on them?
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Why this works
Understanding your child's strengths helps you focus on their abilities and ensure the IEP builds on their existing skills.
2What are the specific goals for my child this year and how will we measure progress?
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What are the specific goals for my child this year and how will we measure progress?
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Why this works
Understanding the goals helps you know what your child is working toward and how their progress will be tracked.
3What services and supports will my child receive and how often?
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What services and supports will my child receive and how often?
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Why this works
Learning about services helps you understand what support your child will have and how frequently they'll receive it.
4What accommodations and modifications will be provided in the classroom?
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What accommodations and modifications will be provided in the classroom?
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Why this works
Understanding accommodations helps you ensure your child has the support they need to succeed in the classroom.
5How will my child's progress be monitored and reported to me?
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How will my child's progress be monitored and reported to me?
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Why this works
Learning about progress monitoring helps you stay informed about your child's development and ensure goals are being met.
6What are the biggest challenges in my child's case and how can we address them?
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What are the biggest challenges in my child's case and how can we address them?
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Why this works
Understanding challenges helps you prepare for potential difficulties and develop strategies to support your child's success.
7What are the biggest opportunities for my child's academic success?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's academic success?
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Why this works
Understanding success opportunities helps you focus on what's most important and develop strategies to achieve your goals.
8What are the biggest opportunities for my child's social development?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's social development?
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Why this works
Understanding social development opportunities helps you focus on building relationships and social skills.
9What are the biggest opportunities for my child's independence and life skills?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's independence and life skills?
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Why this works
Understanding independence opportunities helps you focus on building skills for future success and self-reliance.
10What are the biggest opportunities for my child's communication and language development?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's communication and language development?
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Why this works
Understanding communication opportunities helps you focus on building language skills and expression abilities.
11What are the biggest opportunities for my child's behavioral and emotional development?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's behavioral and emotional development?
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Why this works
Understanding behavioral opportunities helps you focus on building emotional regulation and positive behavior skills.
12What are the biggest opportunities for my child's physical and motor development?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's physical and motor development?
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Why this works
Understanding physical development opportunities helps you focus on building motor skills and physical abilities.
13What are the biggest opportunities for my child's transition planning and future goals?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's transition planning and future goals?
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Why this works
Understanding transition opportunities helps you focus on preparing for future educational and life transitions.
14What are the biggest opportunities for my child's technology and assistive technology use?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's technology and assistive technology use?
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Why this works
Understanding technology opportunities helps you focus on using tools and resources to support your child's learning.
15What are the biggest opportunities for my child's inclusion and participation in general education?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's inclusion and participation in general education?
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Why this works
Understanding inclusion opportunities helps you focus on ensuring your child has access to the general education curriculum.
16What are the biggest opportunities for my child's family involvement and support?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's family involvement and support?
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Why this works
Understanding family involvement opportunities helps you focus on building partnerships and support systems.
17What are the biggest opportunities for my child's community involvement and connections?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's community involvement and connections?
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Why this works
Understanding community opportunities helps you focus on building connections and support networks outside of school.
18What are the biggest opportunities for my child's self-advocacy and self-determination?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's self-advocacy and self-determination?
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Why this works
Understanding self-advocacy opportunities helps you focus on building your child's ability to speak up for themselves.
19What are the biggest opportunities for my child's career and vocational development?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's career and vocational development?
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Why this works
Understanding career opportunities helps you focus on preparing for future employment and vocational success.
20What are the biggest opportunities for my child's overall well-being and happiness?
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What are the biggest opportunities for my child's overall well-being and happiness?
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Why this works
Understanding well-being opportunities helps you focus on ensuring your child's overall happiness and quality of life.
Navigating IEP Meetings
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Preparing for the IEP Meeting
Review Your Child's Current IEP
Familiarize yourself with your child's current IEP, goals, and services to ask informed questions about progress and changes.
Document Your Concerns
Write down any concerns or questions you have about your child's education and development.
Prepare Your Questions
Have thoughtful questions ready that address your child's specific needs and your concerns about their education.
Types of IEP Questions
Goals and Progress
Services and Support
Development and Growth
Advocating for Your Child
Stay Informed
Keep up with your child's progress and ask questions as they arise throughout the school year.
Communicate Regularly
Maintain regular communication with teachers and service providers to stay informed about your child's development.
Be an Active Participant
Participate actively in IEP meetings and school activities to ensure your child's needs are being met.