Pop-Up IEP

Meet with your child’s teacher to discuss areas the teacher feels need to be addressed in the following year to help your child function better in the classroom as a learner and a class member. Discuss what worked and didn’t work this past year. Take notes and ask the teacher to sign them next to your signature. These can later be attached to or incorporated into the IEP.
Make a list of areas that you as a parent would like to see improve for your child (if appropriate, have you and your child develop this list together). A few examples include improved reading speed or reading comprehension, social skills, participation in group activities, orientation and mobility skills, and organization skills. Share this list with team members in advance; discuss and fine-tune items before the meeting. Invite team members to suggest items they feel need to be addressed. Point out that this will help shorten the time at the meeting.
Work with your child’s TVI* to circulate a list of special materials, equipment, and approaches that can be included in the IEP.
Be sure to thank everyone for their participation before and after the meeting.
If you disagree with the IEP, make sure to include a written statement noting your objections. Unless indicated otherwise, signing the IEP indicates attendance, but not necessarily agreement.

*Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired