Planning and Prevention Strategies Reduce Problems at IEP Meetings

by Judith Greenbaum, Ph.D.

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Web Links

IEP Tools

The IEP: A Synthesis of Current Literature Since 1997. (2003). Prepared for Project FORUM, National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE). Visit www.nasdse.org/publications.cfm or call (703) 519-3800 ext. 312.

Facilitated IEP Meetings: An Emerging Practice. (2004). Published by the Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers. Published for the Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE).
Visit www.directionservice.org/cadre/facilitatediep.cfm or call (952) 838-9000.

Preparing for a Successful IEP Meeting: An LDA Fact Sheet (2004).
Learning Disabilities Association Education/Transition Committee.
Visit www.ldanatl.org/aboutld/parents/special_ed/preparing.asp or call (412) 341-1515.

Attending Meetings to Plan Your Child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). (2000). PACER Center Inc.
Visit www.pacer.org/parent/php/PHP-c27.pdf or call (800) 537-2237.

Two Organizations With IEP Information

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER)
(type “IEP” in the search box)

National Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
(click on A-Z Topics, then IEP resources)

Michigan Special Education Web Sites

Citizens Alliance to Uphold Special Education (CAUSE)
Michigan’s designated parent training and information center

Project Perform
or call (800) 552-4821

Center for Educational Networking

Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services

Early On® Michigan

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