The IEP Meeting and Process
A child’s eligibility for Special Education services is determined at an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting. Eligibility is based on the federally-mandated categories under which a student can qualify for special education services. Eligibility will be discussed and determined at the meeting, as well as assessment findings and recommendations. Parent(s)/guardians are considered the leaders of the team and central to the decision-making process. Parent(s)/guardians, evaluators, the preschool Program Supervisor and a general education teacher all attend the meeting, as well as any other service providers who may be involved in the child’s care or services or other individuals that parent(s)/guardians feel are appropriate to invite.
From this meeting a legal document, also referred to as the Individual Education Plan (IEP), is generated and agreed-upon classroom placement and/or other services are reflected on this document.