What to check
Read the plan for these specific details
Check if the proposed IEP changes goals, services, accommodations, or placement without enough supporting data.
Confirm last year's goals and services were carried forward despite weak progress.
Look for records showing parent concerns or requested changes are missing from the draft.
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: Check if the proposed IEP changes goals, services, accommodations, or placement without enough supporting data.
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.
Common questions
What should I review first for What to Do Before an IEP Meeting?
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.