WESTFIELD – Do you have everything ready for your next IEP meeting? The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is holding a roundtable discussion on how parents can better prepare for an IEP meeting this Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Westfield Technical Academy cafeteria.
The IEP, Individualized Education Program, is a written document that’s developed for each public school child who is eligible for special education. The IEP is created through a team effort and reviewed at least once a year
At Thursday’s parent-run meeting, SEPAC members will discuss what to do before, during and after IEP meetings. Topics will include what should be covered in an IEP meeting, how it’s run, targets to touch upon, and things that parents can do prior to the meeting to be ready.
Also on hand will be advocate Allison Greene to answer questions about the role of advocates for hire; if parents feel they need an advocate for meetings.
“An IEP meeting is very important. This meeting is to better prepare parents,” said SEPAC member Rachel Bullock. “We’re just trying to break it down for parents to make it more manageable,” she said.
Parents are invited to come and share information, learn about something new, and just be with other care givers. Childcare will be provided.
