What to Expect at Your Child’s IEP Meeting

The Special Education Process

1. Initial Referral - The school or family can request a referral.

2. Evaluation - After you give consent, your child will be evaluated.

3. IEP Meeting - After the evaluation is complete, you will meet with the team to discuss the results of the evaluation and to determine if your child is eligible for special education services.

4. Consent - After the initial IEP meeting, you will be asked to give

consent for your child to receive services.

5. Annual Review - Each year, you will meet with your IEP team to

discuss your child’s progress.

6. Reevaluation - A reevaluation is completed every 3 years to

determine if your child continues to be eligible for services.

You may also request a reevaluation before this.

Your Role at the IEP Meeting

· Be prepared to discuss what your child does well and what they need help with.

· Offer observations about how your child learns and works at home.

· Share information about your child’s interests

· Ask questions about how you can support your child at home