IEP Meetings
IEP Meeting Questions to Ask
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A ready-to-use list of IEP meeting questions to ask about goals, services, accommodations, progress, and next steps — so you never leave wondering.
The right IEP meeting questions keep the conversation focused and make sure you leave with real answers instead of a stack of paperwork you will decode later. You do not need to ask all of these — pick the ones that fit your child and write them down beforehand.
Questions about goals
- What are the specific goals for this year, and how were they chosen?
- How will progress on each goal be measured, and how often?
- Which goals from last year were met, and which were not?
- What will we do differently for the goals that were not met?
Questions about services and supports
- What services is my child receiving, and for how many minutes each week?
- Are services delivered individually or in a group?
- Who provides each service, and what are their qualifications?
- How do the services connect to the goals?
Questions about accommodations
- Which IEP accommodations are in place, and in which settings?
- How do teachers know which accommodations to provide?
- How will we know if an accommodation is not working?
- Can we add accommodations mid-year if we need to?
Questions about progress and data
- What data are you using to make this recommendation?
- Can I see the progress monitoring between meetings?
- How does my child compare to grade-level expectations?
- What does success look like by the end of this year?
Questions about communication and next steps
- How will we communicate between meetings, and how often?
- Who is my main point of contact?
- What are the next steps, and by when?
- When is our next meeting or check-in?
Make the list your own
The most useful list is short and personal. Choose five or six questions that matter most for your child right now, write them at the top of your notes, and check them off as they get answered. If you want a fuller bank of prompts — plus space to record the answers — the resources below organize all of it for you.
For families who want questions tailored to their child's exact situation, a personalized support packet can turn your specific concerns into a focused set of questions to bring to the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What questions should I ask at an IEP meeting?
Ask how each goal will be measured, what services and minutes your child receives, which accommodations are in place and how staff know to provide them, what data supports each recommendation, and how the team will communicate between meetings.
How many questions should I bring to an IEP meeting?
Bring a short, prioritized list — usually five or six questions that matter most for your child right now. A focused list is easier to get through than a long one and keeps the meeting on track.