What Should Be the Process of Writing an IEP?
Basic steps: 1. When either a parent or a teacher suspects that a child might have a disability, a written request should be made to the special education teacher, a regular education teacher or the principal, requesting an evaluation. If a teacher initiates the request, the school system must attempt to obtain informed consent from the parents. Once the written request has been turned in to the school, the school system has 90 days to: • Perform an evaluation of the child, especially in the area of the suspected disability (for autism, specific required screenings and evaluations must be performed) • Decide whether the child is eligible for special education services • Meet to present their results to the parents • Complete an IEP if the child does have a disability • Begin to provide special education services 2. An Invitation to Conference is sent to the parents (hopefully about ten days in advance), stating the purpose of the meeting, date/time, and who will be present. This should
