Use this checklist to prepare for the meeting to discuss special education and related services with your child’s IEP team.
- Request a copy of the evaluations and draft of the IEP
- Use Steps to read, Develop, and Understand an IEP Worksheet to get to know your child’s IEP and what each section contains
- Prepare a letter of introduction, such as the “Today Our Partnership Begins” letter, to help the team get to know your child as an individual.
- Prepare a one-pager of “What You Need to Know About My Child” to share essential needs, concerns, and challenges with anyone working with your child.
- Email the letter of introduction and one-pager to those who will attend the transition conference at least one week prior to the meeting.
- Make copies of anything you will share in-person at the transition conference.
- Start a home file, binder, or other recordkeeping system to keep copies of evaluations, IEPs, progress notes, work samples, letters of introduction, and on-pagers.
- Make a list of your concerns and questions to discuss with the team
