Meeting and Dispute Prep

IEP Due Process Prep

Start with Draft or proposed IEP. Check this first: Which IEP provisions appear not to have been implemented and where that is documented. Mark the page where the plan answers it. If you cannot find an answer, use the written request below.

Open these records

  • Draft or proposed IEP
  • Meeting notice or agenda
  • Progress reports and work samples

Check this first

Which IEP provisions appear not to have been implemented and where that is documented.

Mark the page number where the plan answers this. If it does not, use the written request below.

Go to the request you can send

What to check

Read the plan for these specific details

Which IEP provisions appear not to have been implemented and where that is documented.

Which requests were denied and if Prior Written Notice or meeting notes explain the refusal.

Which evaluations, progress reports, service logs, or emails support the concern.

Worked example

The written record is missing a usable detail

What the record shows

The record does not clearly show the information in the first check above: Which IEP provisions appear not to have been implemented and where that is documented.

What to ask for

Before the meeting, please send the draft IEP pages, the data supporting any proposed changes, and any refusals the team expects to discuss so I can review them in writing.

A written request you can use

Send one specific question

“Before the meeting, please send the draft IEP pages, the data supporting any proposed changes, and any refusals the team expects to discuss so I can review them in writing.”

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.

Review the IEP First

Common questions

What should I review first for IEP Due Process Prep?

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.