Every effort should be made to resolve differences between parents and school staff through voluntary mediation or some other informal step. However, mediation or other informal procedures may not be used to deny or delay a parent's right to a due process hearing. All IEP Team members know the purpose of the meeting ahead of time. Required IEP Team members attend the meeting. The school district sends the required notification to parents.
Parents are knowledgeable about their rights.
IEP Team members are on time, present for the entire meeting, and prepared. The meeting incorporates such structures as a facilitator, dialogue, ground rules, and sharing ideas by writing on flip charts, overheads, newsprint, or computer display. IEP Team members keep an open mind and avoid premature judgment during discussions at the IEP meeting. IEP Team members share useful ideas. Ground rules and meeting guidelines are supported by IEP Team members.