Fill this out before any school meeting — IEP, 504, parent-teacher conference, or disciplinary hearing. Walk in knowing what you want, what you'll accept, and what you won't.
Federal baseline. You are a required member of the IEP team (34 C.F.R. § 300.321(a)(1)). Your concerns must be considered (34 C.F.R. § 300.324(a)(1)(ii)). This planner helps you organize those concerns before the meeting.
MEETING DETAILS
Date:
Time:
Location:
Meeting type:
Who called it:
Who will attend:
Person I'm bringing:
MY TOP 3 PRIORITIES
Rank them. The meeting may run short, and the school sets their agenda first. Know your non-negotiables.
Priority #1 (non-negotiable)
Issue:
What I want changed:
Evidence I have:
If they say no, I will:
Priority #2 (important)
Issue:
What I want changed:
Evidence I have:
If they say no, I will:
Priority #3 (would like)
Issue:
What I want changed:
Evidence I have:
BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE ROOM
Did the team address your Priority #1? If not, ask: "Before we close, I need to discuss [topic]."
Were any decisions made that you disagree with? Say so now and ask for it in the record.
Do you understand what happens next — who does what, by when?
Did you sign anything? You do not have to sign the IEP at the meeting. You can take it home.
If the school proposed or refused a change, ask for Prior Written Notice (34 C.F.R. § 300.503).
AFTER — MY NOTES
What was agreed? What was denied? What do I need to follow up on?
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