What is the role of the general education teacher in an IEP meeting?
Published: Mar. 14, 2022Updated: Apr. 17, 2026
Whether your child sees a gen ed teacher for five hours a day or none, they are still required to attend the IEP by law. Their role is to speak to grade-level content and standards.
For more, see our article The IEP Meeting: Team Players and their Roles.
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