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Guidance for Families about Special Education Services
Student Participation in IEP Development

At the discretion of the IEP team, a student of any age may attend an IEP meeting. However, the student is required to be invited if secondary transition services are going to be discussed.

Helpful Resources

A Student's Guide to the IEP (PDF, 12 pages)
Written especially for students with disabilities. A publication of NICHCY

IEP: Involving the Student is Important for a Successful Plan (PDF, 2 pages)
How can you encourage your daughter to take charge of her meeting and the IEP process? How can you emphasize to your son the importance of his position without scaring him away?

How You Can Help Your Child Learn to Be a Good Self Advocate (PDF, 2 pages)
It is never too early to start teaching your child how he or she can advocate for himself or herself.

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