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The IEP Notebookby Sue Thompson
Advocates agree that the best way to prepare for an IEP meeting for your child is to bring along an IEP Notebook. Many parents use a 3-ring binder for this purpose, to keep the material organized. Here are two ways of putting together an effective notebook:
IEP Notebook - #1 1. Start with the notebook: Large with plastic pocket on front cover (to put your child’s picture and name on the front side and a calendar of the school year in the pocket on the back side) 2. District and Independent assessments 3. Informal correspondence 4. Parent/family observations outside of school 5. Medical records/ medication logs 6. Formal and informal correspondence with all schools 7. All of his/her school records, report cards, progress notes, and discipline records 8. All IEP’s and notes from all IEP meetings 9. Examples of her/his school work 10. Logs of contacts with school, and a separate one to show contacts with other professionals outside school environment 11. List of involved professionals, student study team members, other resources 12. 504 Plan (or relevant education regulations) and list of parents’ rights - understand the laws before the meeting 13. List of questions/ideas 14. List of your expectations for IEP. Prioritize the long-term goals (which will have the greatest impact for the child?) and short-term objectives The IEP Notebook #2 Divide the notebook into 12 sections: 1. Introduction 2. School information 3. Important contacts and telephone numbers 4. IEP meeting information 5. Current IEP 6. Past IEP’s 7. Assessments and testing information 8. Your legal rights and relevant education laws in effect 9. Information on Due Process 10. Medical and other vital records 11. Important relevant articles 12. Glossary of terms
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