How do I request a draft of the IEP?

Write to the program specialist (or the administrator in charge of the IEP), the teacher, and/or the case worker to request a draft of the IEP at least two weeks in advance of the meeting; you can request that the district provide the draft no less than three days before the meeting. The draft doesn't need to include the entire IEP, but the school should provide you with assessment reports, progress reports, data on present levels, and proposed goals. In your request, you can note that it’s important to ensure that you have the information you need to participate meaningfully in IEP meetings.

In return, you can send them a draft of the parent's vision statement and concerns labeled "DRAFT ONLY" with any changes you want in the goals. Go through the existing IEP's accommodations and services, and make notes on what might need to be changed so that you can bring it up in the meeting. Check for consistency between the proposed goals and the present levels.

For more, see our article How to Request an IEP Meeting.