Questions to Ask During IEP Meeting
Essential questions to ask during IEP meetings to ensure your child receives appropriate educational support and services while understanding their rights and options.
1What are my child's current strengths and areas of need?
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What are my child's current strengths and areas of need?
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Why this works
Understanding your child's profile helps you advocate for appropriate services and ensures the IEP addresses their specific needs and abilities.
2What specific goals are being set for my child, and how will progress be measured?
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What specific goals are being set for my child, and how will progress be measured?
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Why this works
Understanding goals helps you ensure they are appropriate and measurable, and ensures you can track your child's progress throughout the year.
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
Understanding services helps you ensure your child receives the support they need and ensures you can advocate for additional services if necessary.
4Who will be working with my child, and what are their qualifications?
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Who will be working with my child, and what are their qualifications?
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Why this works
Understanding staff qualifications helps you ensure your child receives quality services and ensures you can advocate for appropriate personnel.
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
Understanding progress monitoring helps you stay informed about your child's development and ensures you can advocate for adjustments if needed.
6What 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 can access the curriculum and ensures you can advocate for additional supports if necessary.
7How will my child be included in general education settings?
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How will my child be included in general education settings?
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Why this works
Understanding inclusion helps you ensure your child has opportunities to learn with peers and ensures you can advocate for appropriate placement.
8What are the transition plans for my child's future education or career?
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What are the transition plans for my child's future education or career?
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Why this works
Understanding transition planning helps you prepare for your child's future and ensures you can advocate for appropriate long-term goals.
9How will my child's behavior be supported, and what strategies will be used?
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How will my child's behavior be supported, and what strategies will be used?
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Why this works
Understanding behavior support helps you ensure your child receives appropriate interventions and ensures you can advocate for additional support if needed.
10What are my rights as a parent, and how can I participate in decisions?
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What are my rights as a parent, and how can I participate in decisions?
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Why this works
Understanding your rights helps you advocate effectively for your child and ensures you can participate meaningfully in the IEP process.
11How will my child's social and emotional needs be addressed?
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How will my child's social and emotional needs be addressed?
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Why this works
Understanding social-emotional support helps you ensure your child's holistic development and ensures you can advocate for comprehensive services.
12What are the school's responsibilities, and what are mine as a parent?
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What are the school's responsibilities, and what are mine as a parent?
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Why this works
Understanding responsibilities helps you ensure everyone is clear on their roles and ensures you can advocate for appropriate school support.
13How will my child's IEP be reviewed and updated throughout the year?
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How will my child's IEP be reviewed and updated throughout the year?
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Why this works
Understanding the review process helps you ensure the IEP remains current and ensures you can advocate for changes as your child's needs evolve.
14What are the options if I disagree with the IEP or services provided?
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What are the options if I disagree with the IEP or services provided?
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Why this works
Understanding dispute resolution helps you know your options if you're not satisfied with the IEP and ensures you can advocate for appropriate changes.
15How will my child's transportation needs be met?
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How will my child's transportation needs be met?
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Why this works
Understanding transportation helps you ensure your child can access their education and ensures you can advocate for appropriate transportation services.
16What are the school's policies on discipline and how do they apply to my child?
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What are the school's policies on discipline and how do they apply to my child?
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Why this works
Understanding discipline policies helps you ensure your child is treated fairly and ensures you can advocate for appropriate interventions.
17How will my child's communication needs be supported?
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How will my child's communication needs be supported?
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Why this works
Understanding communication support helps you ensure your child can express themselves and ensures you can advocate for appropriate communication services.
18What are the school's resources for supporting my child's specific needs?
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What are the school's resources for supporting my child's specific needs?
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Why this works
Understanding available resources helps you ensure your child receives comprehensive support and ensures you can advocate for additional services if needed.
19How will my child's IEP be implemented in different settings (classroom, lunch, recess)?
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How will my child's IEP be implemented in different settings (classroom, lunch, recess)?
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Why this works
Understanding implementation across settings helps you ensure your child receives consistent support and ensures you can advocate for comprehensive services.
20What are the next steps, and when will we meet again to review progress?
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What are the next steps, and when will we meet again to review progress?
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Why this works
Understanding next steps helps you prepare for the future and ensures you can advocate for regular reviews and updates to your child's IEP.
Navigating IEP Meetings
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Effective IEP Participation
Prepare in Advance
Review your child's current IEP, gather relevant documents, and prepare questions to ensure you can participate effectively in the meeting.
Bring Support
Consider bringing a trusted friend, family member, or advocate to help you understand the process and advocate for your child's needs.
Document Everything
Take notes during the meeting and request copies of all documents to ensure you have a complete record of decisions and agreements.