Where and when do IEP meetings take place?
You and the school agree on where and when to have the IEP meeting. Usually, meetings are held at school during regular staff time. This means the meeting can happen before, during, or after the regular school day. By law, the school must tell you in writing: • what the purpose of the meeting is, • the time and place for the meeting, • who will be there, and • that you may invite other people who have knowledge or special expertise about your child to the meeting. Also, • The IEP must be done no more than 30 calendar days from the date your child is found eligible for special education services. • You must agree to the program, in writing, before the school can carry out your child’s first IEP. • The IEP must be reviewed at least once every 12 months. It may take more than one meeting to write a complete IEP. If you find more time is needed, ask the team to schedule another meeting. You may ask for an IEP meeting at any time, if you feel that changes need to be made to your child’s edu
