1. Know your rights. They should be given to you each time you meet. You are a part of the team. You will meet at the initial meeting. You have the right to call for a meeting when you feel the plan is not working and can ask for a meeting to amend the IEP. You should be a part of the IEP development. You do not have to sign the IEP if you do not agree with it.
2. Have a clear plan. What are academic problem areas that are not being addressed? Is the problem that the academic areas are not identified? Is the problem that your child is not making academic progress following the program laid out in the IEP?
3. Come with evidence. Do you have a letter from a psychiatrist or pediatrician stating the disorder and suggesting accomodations? Do you have work samples to show areas of additional concern?
4. Do you need additional testing to check for other academic areas that may not be currently addressed.
5. Who would you like to be at the IEP? Do you need an advocate, a family member or friend to be on your side?
6. Lastly submit in writing a notice requesting the IEP and notifying them of any changes you want in the program or placement and why. Keep dated copies of everything.
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