Parent Participation in the IEP Decision Making

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As the person(s) who knows your child best, IDEA requires that parent/caregivers be IEP team members. As a team member you take part in making decisions about your child's IEP.
 
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You have the right to:
  • Participate in IEP team meetings held on a mutually agreed day.
  • Participate in the development of the IEP.
  • Audiotape IEP team meetings (with 24-hour notice to district IEP team
    members).
  • Not consent to recording if the district wishes to record an IEP meeting.
  • Bring anyone to an IEP meeting that you feel can support you and your
    child.