IEP Disagreement Fact Sheet
- Ask for another IEP meeting.
- Bring any new or additional information you have.
- Explain your position and the reasons for it.
- Ask for Prior Written Notice, or a DEC 5. This form will let you know that the IEP Team has made an “official” decision that you disagree with.
- Contact the school principal and the Exceptional Children’s Director in writing.
- Write a letter and list what you understand about the IEP Team’s decision.
- Explain why you disagree with the decision.
- Tell the principal and the EC Director that you plan to appeal the decision.
- You might ask the principal to meet with you to discuss the issue. If you do, give the principal a deadline. For example, say "I'd like to meet with you before taking further action. Please call me within one week from the date of this letter."
- You might ask for another IEP meeting to be held with the EC Director present.
- Consider using a Facilitated IEP meeting or mediation.
- Consider filing a formal complaint with DPI or a Due Process Petition.