Who can be excused from attending the IEP meeting?

Teachers, school and district representatives, and therapists are not required to attend the meeting if their area of curriculum or expertise are not being discussed, and if both the parents and the school agree in writing to excuse them.

Teachers, school and district representatives, and therapists may also be excused from the meeting if they submit their contributions (such as assessments and goals) to parents and the IEP team prior to the meeting.

For more, see our article The IEP Meeting: Team Players and their Roles.