IEP_Members

IEP Members by Melanie Members of the process and their roles:


 * The child's parent or guardian
 * The child's general education teacher, if the child is or may be participating in general education. (He/she must participate in the development of positive behavioral interventions, if appropriate, and the determination of supplementary aids and services, program modifications, and supports for the child)
 * The special education teacher who is or may be providing services
 * An LEA representative who is qualified to provide or supervise special education, who is familiar with the general education curriculum, and who is knowledgeable about resource availability in the LEA
 * A professional who can interpret the instructional implications of the evaluation results (school psychologist)
 * Other persons, at the discretion of the parent or LEA (ie. Speech therapist)
 * The child, if appropriate

With written agreement from the parent, IEP teacm members can be excused if their area of curriculum or related services is not being modified or discussed. With written agreement from the parent, IEP team members can be excused if the member submits, in writing to the parent and the IEP team, input into the development of the IEP prior to the meeting.