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INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) TEAM MEETINGS AND CHANGES TO THE IEP - Statute

5. Encourages consolidation of IEP meetings.
To the extent possible, the LEA shall encourage the consolidation of reevaluation meetings and other IEP team meetings for the child. [614(d)(3)(E)]

Dialogue Starter - Cross-stakeholder

Reaction Questions

1. How might the consolidation of IEP meetings (e.g., reevaluations and annual reviews) promote the judicious use of resources (e.g., parent/staff time; child instruction time)?



2. In what ways might the consolidation of IEP meetings be overwhelming for family members (i.e, too much information to process/consider)?



3. In your view, when is it appropriate to consolidate IEP meetings?

Application Questions

1. What procedures would ensure parent input is solicited when making decisions to consolidate IEP meetings?



2. What procedures would be helpful to ensure adequate time is devoted to all concerns of the team if they decide to consolidate meetings?
   
   
   
   These questions were developed by the following stakeholders working together:
   
   
   Role: Early Childhood Professional & Advocate
   Location: Maryland
   Role: Higher Education
   Location: South Carolina
   Role: Related Services Provider
   Location: New Jersey
   Role: Parent Training & Information Professional
   Location: California
   Role: Parent
   Location: New Mexico