IEP FAQ

Getting an IEP, tailoring an IEP to your child’s needs, and monitoring IEP compliance can add up to a full time job for parents of children with special needs. IEP meetings can be grueling, but your strong participation in them is absolutely essential to getting your child appropriate services. Here are some frequently asked questions about this important and often frustrating process.

• What is an IEP?
  
  
• Who attends an IEP meeting?
  
  
• What happens at an IEP meeting?
  
  
• Where do IEP meetings take place?
  
  
• How should I prepare for an IEP meeting?
  
  
• What should I bring to an IEP meeting?
  
  
• What should I wear to an IEP meeting?
  
  
• Should my child come to IEP meetings?
  
  
• Do I need to hire an advocate?
  
  
• How can I get the very best services for my child?