What to check
Read the plan for these specific details
Evaluation timeline to verify: Within 60 calendar days of receiving parental consent for the assessment, the eligibility determinations must be made and an IEP team meeting must occur, with school-session and qualifying vacation days excluded and limited exceptions.
IEP meeting timeline to verify: The initial IEP meeting must occur within 30 days after the child is determined to need special education and related services. A parent-requested IEP review meeting must be held within 30 calendar days after the agency receives the written request, excluding specified school breaks. Initial services require informed parental consent and must be made available as soon as possible after IEP development.
California separates the 15-calendar-day assessment-plan response from the later 60-day consent-to-eligibility-and-IEP clock.
Example review note
One IEP detail needs a clearer written answer
What the record shows
Evaluation timeline to verify: Within 60 calendar days of receiving parental consent for the assessment, the eligibility determinations must be made and an IEP team meeting must occur, with school-session and qualifying vacation days excluded and limited exceptions.
What to ask for
Please confirm the evaluation, meeting, and notice dates the team is relying on in California, and show where the current IEP documents the goals, services, accommodations, and parent concerns at issue.
A written request you can use
Send one specific question
“Please confirm the evaluation, meeting, and notice dates the team is relying on in California, and show where the current IEP documents the goals, services, accommodations, and parent concerns at issue.”
Document based IEP review
Check the pages you already have
The review reads the pages you upload, points to the wording behind each concern, and helps you prepare questions. It does not send anything to your school or decide a legal claim.
Common questions
What should I review first for California IEP Audit?
Start with the current IEP and the most recent evaluation. Compare the student's documented needs with the Present Levels, annual goals, services, accommodations, and progress reports.
Can I ask the school for IEP changes after reviewing the document?
Yes. Parents can request an IEP meeting at any time. Put the concern and requested change in writing. If the school refuses, ask for Prior Written Notice explaining the refusal and the data used.
What documents should I bring to an IEP review?
Bring the current IEP, the most recent evaluation, progress reports, work samples, relevant emails, attendance or discipline records when applicable, and a short list of your top concerns.