Are teachers required to read their student's IEP?

Question

I highly suspect my child's teacher has not read it and she keeps complaining about certain behaviors he has that are well-documented in his IEP. Isn't she required to have read it?

Answer 1

A teacher is NOT required by law to read the entire IEP, but it would be a really good idea if they read the important parts for them. The teacher's signature on the document means that they have attended the meeting and that they have participated in the creation of the Individualized Plan. It DOES NOT mean they have read every word of the official document! Or committed it to memory!
But teachers should be very aware of what the G&Os are for a student at a teacher/parent meeting. Next time you meet with her, ask her if she has read your son's G&Os. See what she says. (But think about it...to remember the specifics of all her students' IEPs by heart is impossible for most teachers.) Maybe she can't recall everything about your son's IEP, but she should know enough to have an intelligent discussion with you when you two meet. Maybe she's burned out.
I have 18 students, and I KNOW I haven't read every page of their IEPs. Some of these docs are 50-80 pages long! However, I HAVE read the parts that I am responsible for implementing.
BTW: Are any of your son's behaviors being addressed? Is there a Behavior Plan with the IEP?

Also... sometimes the IEPs don't follow students to their new classes or new schools. Maybe teachers haven't read the IEPs because they aren't there for them to see!!!

Answer 2

My teachers are, but they still act clueless.
Ask for a meeting, either with the special ed or an IEP review- even if you had an IEP last month! If she is not following it, then you will need to point that out. Principal should be there too, mine often skip out.
This is you kid and it is her job to carry out the IEP. Save all her e-mails or notes and bring to the table. Write down ahead of time what she is doing and what you want to see change. Give everyone there a copy- that really scares them, good! She should be ashamed of complaining like that.
Bring with you some family member who can sit and listen or take notes so you can refer to them later. Give her two weeks after than, still no change, call another meeting. You have the right. Reread the copy of parental rights from your state to see what the next recourse is.

Answer 3

I feel that if a child has a IEP that the teacher really should read it.
It's basic common sense. If the teacher is required to read it, that is another question. They should be required to read it. I have had to explain to some of my teacher's in high school why I
needed to take my test in a quiet area and why I needed extra time. Something that they should have already known but did not take the time to read my IEP. I would speak to teacher and tell her to read your son's IEP. You don't need to explain why. Then maybe she will understand why she should have read it in the
first place. I hope I helped you out. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Most Special Ed teachers have to write a current IEP for each new student, so they most likely have already read it? Maybe she's complaining because she believes, or suspects the behavior is reinforced at home, or is in some way home centered, or can be improved upon at home? Special training doesn't begin and end at the school door, it takes time and work from both fronts to see any improvement.

Answer 5

I don't know if you are required to read it, but myself, I have a child in my IN HOME DAYCARE, that has an IEP that is a mile long and I know what it says. I require parents to give me a copy so that I know what is happening. If the school teacher doesn't read it, or doesn't follow it there is a problem and I would talk to the school administrators. I have found with my son who is ADHD that YOU HAVE TO BE THE ADVOCATE FOR YOUR CHILD. Sure they have the meetings at school that everyone attends (drew a blank as to what they are called) to determine the plan of action, but you can't just let them RUN WITH IT. Nobody is going to look out for your child if you aren't running in front of them all!!!

Answer 6

WoW your child must go to the same school as mine.lol.A teacher called me and said my son was talking in class and playing with water in bathroom.I said Im not trying to get him out of trouble but has anyone taken his IEP into consideration.Well the teacher said what IEP.I wanted to laugh and cuss the teacher out at the same time.Thats the problem when they put special ED kids in classes with regular ED kids.The teacher dont take the time to look over every single students records.The teachers are suppose to read all IEP`s but they dont.

Answer 7

I am not sure what state you live in, however, I live in WI and here teachers are part of the IEP team. They assist in writing the IEP, so they definitely have read it. We also have to report on the IEP goals every couple of months...

Answer 8

they are suppose to have part in the IEP. actually if you look on the bottom of your copy, theres a place for the teacher to sign but most dont bother. alot of teachers are just interested in gettin kids in and out and in a hurry...thats sad but true. actually you should call your local board of education or office of special education and find out what to do... i have had the same problem before and was told that the teacher is actually suppose to be at the meeting when the IEP is discussed and signed!! hope this helps!!!

Answer 9

To threaten is a foul ingredient at an analogous time as a coach in spite of the incontrovertible fact that IEP's would additionally be eradicated if carried out interior the proper approach. If, for the dimensions of assessment, that's got here across the coed no longer demands the transformations or another transformations the IEP would additionally be canceled. it could be very rare that this occurs with the aid of fact the educating occupation likes to label infants for existence. in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, IEP's do distinction and thanks to this you have the two a each and each year or a bi-each and each year assessment and assessment of the IEP. As for the coach. Kill her with kindness. call each and each so regularly and ask approximately your toddler. if she could no longer respond then call and talk to the particular guidance coach who additionally demands to be working at the same time along with your toddler. that's no longer adequate on an IEP to comfortably make transformations interior the college room. via regulation the particular education coach has to spend maximum of hours a week at the same time along with your toddler (no remember if or no longer the IEP is for particular education or proficient education). stable fulfillment......for people who get no longer something from those 2, talk to the significant of the college and deal along with your concerns. Do now no longer worry approximately reprieve in the process the coach......in basic terms take care of battling on your toddler's rights....

Answer 10

yes, it is required that the teacher read the child in question's IEP. If you strongly suggest that the teacher has not read the IEP, and her complaining continues, i suggest that you schedule a meeting with her, the principle of the childs school, your child's case manager, andyour child's guidance counselor.