Who else may be members of an IEP Team?
• advocates from organizations or agencies, such as a Regional Center counselor; • non-school therapists or specialists who work with a child; and • a friend or relative who will provide moral support and take notes for the family 12. How does a “team approach” to an IEP team meeting work? The team approach to developing an IEP involves communication and cooperation among parents, teacher(s), and other specialists with different kinds of skills who may work for the school district or outside agencies. Together, the team prepares an IEP that best suits the student’s present educational needs. The team develops the IEP at a meeting that is held at a time and place that is convenient for parents and the school personnel. 13. What must the IEP document contain? In addition to eligibility information, the IEP document always includes the following components: • A statement of the student’s present levels of educational performance Statements about what the student can and cannot do are base
• advocates from organizations or agencies, such as a Regional Center counselor; • non-school therapists or specialists who work with a child; and • a friend or relative who will provide moral support and take notes for the family How does a “team approach” to an IEP team meeting work? The team approach to developing an IEP involves communication and cooperation among parents, teacher(s), and other specialists with different kinds of skills who may work for the school district or outside agencies. Together, the team prepares an IEP that best suits the student’s present educational needs. The team develops the IEP at a meeting that is held at a time and place that is convenient for parents and the school personnel. What must the IEP document contain? In addition to eligibility information, the IEP document always includes the following components: • A statement of the student’s present levels of educational performance Statements about what the student can and cannot do are based on ass
