Who should be included in the IEP team?

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) the public agency must ensure that the IEP Team for each child with a disability includes--

1) The parents of the child;

2) Not less than one regular education teacher of the child (if the child is, or may be, participating in the regular education environment);

3) Not less than one special education teacher of the child, or where appropriate, not less then one special education provider of the child;

4) A representative of the public agency who is (a) qualified to provide, or supervise the provision of, specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities; (b) knowledgeable about the general education curriculum; and (c) knowledgeable about the availability of resources of the public agency.

5) An individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation results, who may be a member of the team described in paragraphs (a)(2) through (a)(6) of this section;

6) At the discretion of the parent or the agency, other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, including related services personnel as appropriate; and

7) Whenever appropriate, the child with a disability.

[IDEA 34 CFR §300.321 (a)(1-7)]