9. Delete requirement that an LEA take other steps if an invited agency does not attend an IEP meeting during which transition services will be discussed.

If a purpose of a child’s IEP Team meeting will be the consideration of postsecondary goals for the child and the transition services needed to assist the child in reaching those goals, the LEA, to the extent appropriate, and with consent, must invite a representative of any participating agency that is likely to be responsible for providing or paying for transition services to attend the child’s IEP Team meeting. However, if the participating agency does not attend the meeting, the LEA is no longer required to take other steps to obtain participation of an agency in the planning of any transition services.
[34 CFR 300.321(b)(1) and (3)] [20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(1)]

1. Why is it important for outside agencies to be invited to the IEP meeting, even if they cannot attend?



2. What are some ways an outside agency could participate in a meeting without being there physically?



3. In your experience, what current practices are in place to invite and encourage agency participation in meetings where consideration of post secondary goals is addressed?

1. How might the LEA partner with and support students/parents as they seek out postsecondary services?



2. Even though an outside agency does not attend the meeting, what steps does your district have in place to communicate information to the agency? How will the school ensure confidentiality of information in the process of information communication to the agency?



3. What steps might be taken by the district to ensure that to the greatest extent possible other appropriate agencies have the opportunity to, and do, participate in meetings where consideration of post secondary goals takes place?



4. How might your district document efforts to include other agencies in this transition planning?
   
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