How do you record an IEP meeting?

You can use your smartphone’s voice memos feature or a digital recording device. (Pro tip: the app Otter allows you to record what’s happening in real time, and then transcribes it for instant documentation.) At the beginning of the meeting, place your device in the middle of the table and start recording. Audibly state the date, your child’s name, and the names/titles of people present at the meeting so that the information gets recorded.

Remember that you need to give at least 24 hours' notice to record the meeting. For more information, see our article IEP Meeting Tips.