Did you know there are at least 7 different people who need to be in attendance of an IEP meeting? Today we will discuss your IEP team, who the team members are and what are their roles. In 2004, the IDEA was revised regarding the IEP team members. There are now 7 different types of people that are a part of an IEP team. Tune in and learn how the IEP team is structured, who should be a part of the team and what each of their roles are in the process.

 

Show Highlights:

 

• 1. Parents of the child with a disability being a part of the IEP team
• • The purpose of which classes parents want their children in
  
  
• 2. Not less than one regular education teacher of such child
• • Examples of goals set for the children
  • When it gets tricky for general education teachers
  
  
• 3. Not less than one special education teacher/provider of such child
• 4. A representative of the local educational agency (LEA)
• • Why an LEA is very important
  
  
• 5. An individual who can interrupt the instructional implications of the evaluation results
• 6. At the discretion of the parent or agency, inviting someone that has knowledge of such child
• 7. Whenever appropriate the child with the disability

 

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