Stakeholders in the IEP

process

By: Kristin McIvor

What is a School Based Team?

- “A school-based team is a core group of staff within a

school who meet on a regular basis to problem solve, make
suggestions, and plan interventions for students who are
struggling with any aspect of their education” (SD #33)

- Parents/guardians should always be informed of a referral

to a school based team meeting regardless of whether or
not they can attend.
Parent Referrals

- The first step when a parent has a concern is to set up a

meeting with the classroom teacher.
- The parent should bring any notes that they have made
regarding concerns about schoolwork, friendships, etc.
- Keep an open mind and communicate how you can collaborate
towards success for your child.
- Take notes during the meeting

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Important Questions Parents Can Ask

1. Who are the members of the school based team?

2. What is each of their roles on the team?
3. What kind of assistance does each provide?
4. Who is responsible for coordinating my child’s program?
5. When and how often will we meet?
6. What is my role at the team meeting?
7. How will I be notified of meetings?

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The Parent’s Role

- Contribute as much information as possible such as:

- medical history
- family history
- child’s strengths
- any goals that you have for your child
- Supporting documents that show the child's home life
- Comments and feelings about any strategies or situations you think
are beneficial
- Information regarding after school activities and other caregivers
The Classroom Teacher’s Role

-The classroom teacher is responsible for the educational

program for all students assigned to them.

- The classroom teacher communicates with the

parents/guardians (and the student is appropriate) the
child’s progress

- Classroom teachers initially address learning differences

and behaviour by implementing various strategies. If these
strategies do not work, then they consult the resource
teacher.
The Classroom Teacher’s Role

- If the teacher feels that the students needs are still

not being met, then he or she approaches the school based
team.
- Teachers have the support of the school based team to
brainstorm strategies to support the student.
The Students Role- Before the Meeting

- A student may ask their teacher to attend an IEP meeting

- Review the IEP and ask questions about anything that
isn’t understood
- Make a list of strengths and areas of improvement
- Make a list of short and long term goals
- Write down questions and concerns
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The Student’s Role- During the Meeting

- Introduce yourself
- State why you had asked to attend the meeting
- Discuss your goals, strengths and interests
- Ask questions
- Thank everyone for coming
The Student’s Role- After the Meeting

- Keep a copy of the IEP to refer back to

- Ensure that you are receiving the accommodations that
were discussed during the meeting
- Call another meeting if you feel that your needs are not
being met or if you would like changes to your IEP
- Brainstorm new goals for the following years IEP
Resources

https://www.sd57.bc.ca/school/ronb/Programs/sped/Documents/Parent%20Guide%20to%20IEP.pdf

https://ssc.sd33.bc.ca/sites/ssc.sd33.bc.ca/files/2019-03/School%20Based%20Teams%20-%20Best%20
Practices.pdf

https://dc-transition-guide-admin.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2014/04/04/Student%20Roles%20and%20Res
ponsiblities.pdf