The participation of attorneys at IEP meetings is discouraged if their participation could create an adversarial atmosphere which would not be in the best interest of the student. In some cases, it is necessary to coordinate transition services other than the school district. When this occurs, it is important that a representative of the other agency be present at the IEP meeting to provide input and commit resources. An individual capable of interpreting the instructional implications of evaluation results must also be a member of the IEP Team. This individual can be the special education teacher, the LEA representative, or the regular education teacher already in attendance at the IEP meeting.
Parents receive written notice of the meeting.
If appropriate, the student actively participates in the meeting. There is prior communication with all team members. The student's general education teacher is present at the IEP meeting and provides critical information. If the student has more than one teacher, those teachers are present at the IEP meeting or provide input. Parents are informed about the IEP process and bring information about their child to the IEP meeting.