Writing the IEP

When the evaluation process determines that your son or daughter is in need of specially designed instruction, you will receive an Invitation to Participate in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meeting. The Invitation to Participate is a written notice of when, where, and why the meeting will be held, and a list of the people who are invited to attend.

The IEP team will write your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP). (See samples below.) It includes a description of all the programs and services that are necessary to help your son or daughter be successful in school. In writing the IEP, the team uses the information that is contained in your child's Evaluation Report (ER). (See samples below.)

Sample IEP (pdf)
Sample ER (pdf)

As a parent, you are a valuable IEP team member, so it is important for you to attend these meetings. Meetings are scheduled to fit your schedule and the school officials' schedules, at a mutually agreed upon location. If the date or time is not convenient, you may ask for a change. Parents may also participate by telephone if it is impossible for them to attend the meeting in person.