Educate Yourself!

• Consider requesting an IEP meeting when school begins, especially if your child is transitioning to a new school or new school setting (middle school, high school). Make sure you have read and understand your child's IEP goals and accommodations for the upcoming school year. If your child is in grades 3 through high school, ask the teachers if their EOG or EOC scores are available. If they are, review the scores and review the child's testing accommodations to determine if any additions or modifications need to be made. Alway ask the IEP team to answer any question you have related to your child's IEP.
• Make sure appropriate school staff are informed about your child's IEP, especially their accommodations. You can ask your child's special education teacher or principal how the school ensures that appropriate school staff know which students have IEPs.
• Become familiar with your child's 3 year re-evaluation date. This is the date your child will be re-evaluated for eligibility.
• Remember, you can request an IEP meeting at any time.

As an Educational Specialist at Child and Family Development in Charlotte, I often meet parents who are concerned about their child’s academic success, especially children with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. We help families navigate the public school system, including determining the need for an IEP and classroom accommodations.  Let me know if I can answer any of your questions!