• Take a break when you can–put the IEP away over the summer! 
• Write a parent input statement for the meeting 
• Ask for a copy of evaluation and draft service plans before the meeting 
• Consider including requisite parent teacher therapist communication in your IEP 

• Bring food to meetings–food makes people happy 
• Contact your school board as needed for positive and negative issues 
• Use data to back up your concerns 
• Contact your PTI (Parent Training and Information Center) and CPRC (Community Parent Resource Center), if available 
• Contact your Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency as needed 

• CC documents and correspondence to your child’s file 
• Check your child’s file once a year for accuracy