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Preparing for an IEP meeting
Gather documents, write down what you are seeing, and walk in with a few real questions.
Most of the useful preparation is not complicated: know what the meeting is for, bring what you already have, and write your questions down before you are in the room.
Understand
- How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting
What the meeting usually covers and how to get ready.
- Understand Your IEP
Plain-language explanations of the parts of the document.
Prepare
- Meeting Prep Builder
Five short steps that produce a printable packet of your concerns, documents and questions.
- Parent Concerns Organizer
Turn scattered observations into a focused one-page summary.
Organize
Optional, if you would rather write by hand.
- IEP Meeting Prep Pack — $7Optional printable
21 printable pages covering strengths, concerns, questions, notes and follow-up.
Important note
This site provides educational information, organizational tools and printable resources. It is not legal advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education, any school district, government agency, attorney, law firm or advocacy organization. For advice about your specific situation, consider consulting a qualified professional.