15 Documents You Need in Your IEP Binder

As we mentioned in The Paper Chase, you may want to consider having two binders: a master binder (which you'll add to all year long) and a smaller binder that you'll bring to the IEP meeting, which includes copies of the documents that support your main questions and concerns.

The following is a list of common documents you should gather:

• Classwork samples
• Current (last year’s) IEP and any addendums (if applicable)
• Data you’ve collected on goal progress, service minutes, and behavior
• District assessments and any independent assessments
• Draft IEP (or at least draft goals)
• Independent work samples you’ve collected
• List of concerns
• Parent concerns letter, if applicable
• Progress reports from the current IEP
• Proposed accommodations
• Proposed adjustments to IEP goals
• Reports from private therapists, doctors, etc.
• Research you’ve collected
• Vision statement
• Yearly progress chart (learn more about this here)

Once you’ve completed your checklist, you’re ready to put together your binder!

If you want a printable checklist to help you organize these documents, check out our template here.


Plus, the Undivided app is always available to help you organize IEP documents and more. Learn more in this quick video: