Role of Parents and Families in the IEP

Role of Parents and Families During an IEP Meeting

Parents and families are important, vital members of the IEP Team.

Parents and families…

Each member of the IEP team plays a key role in supporting each and every child’s education. We must collaborate together to ensure that all students succeed.

• Provide information on the student’s strengths and weaknesses at home.
• Provide background information on the student’s history and physical and social development. 
• Provide information on any family factors that may affect the student’s learning. 
• Are the only adults in the educational process who have been and will continue to be deeply involved throughout the student’s school career.
• Have the opportunity to spend more hours working side by side with the student, observing work at home and in the community. 
• Observe the student’s learning style in the home/community.
• Collaboratively participate and communicate with educators.
• Be open and willing to ask questions and give feedback during meetings and after progress is provided.
• Should be aware of what your educational rights are as a parent under IDEA.