You may also want to contact your local LDA unit. The IEP Meeting Participate in the IEP meeting confidently. It is your right and obligation. The representative must have the capacity to commit the agency resources so that whatever services are set out in the IEP will not be vetoed at a higher administrative level within the agency. Other individuals at the discretion of the parent or agency.
Parents have a right to clear explanations in everyday language.
Do not hesitate to ask for clarifications if needed. The extent and duration of both regular and special education and related services must be written at the initial meeting. An IEP must be in effect within 30 days of determination of eligibility and thereafter at the beginning of each school year. Special education also includes access to vocational education with appropriate modifications, accommodations and remedial services. An IEP can be revised if you feel it is not working.