Including Aides in the IEP Meeting
Published: Mar. 18, 2022Updated: May. 29, 2026
Can you invite your child's school aide to your IEP meeting? 1:1 aides are informed members of your IEP team and can absolutely attend the meeting if permitted by the school. Just be mindful of holding the meeting after hours, as the aide may only be on contract for school hours. Listen to this clip featuring education advocate Dr. Sarah Pelangka for expert tips.
See more in our article Paraeducators 101.
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