Back to school is often a time of new adventures and routines. Here are some essential tips to help ensure your student has a successful school year: Review the most current signed IEP (Individualized Education Program). Review your student’s schedule: This is especially important for secondary students who have multiple teachers/classes. Request a schedule of your student’s related services (e.g.,

If the IEP team has not discussed ESY yet, reach out to the school to ask for an IEP meeting to do so.

Transportation is a related service that should be discussed at least once annually during the IEP meeting.

California Education Code (EC) 56043(1) states Parents may request..

A parent is entitled to request student records and receive them within five business days..

Districts are required to provide records before any IEP meeting; however, the law..

Many parents ask about recording IEP meetings. In California, as a parent..