Presented by Alefia Mithaiwala, Esq.

Offering parents the opportunity to meaningfully participate in the IEP/504 process is more than just a legal mandate your district must meet. A consistent and authentic connection between the school and parents is a proven way to improve student outcomes. Gain a deeper understanding of what it really means to provide parents with this opportunity, the parameters of the obligation under IDEA and Section 504, and how best to comply.

Attorney Alefia Mithaiwala shares practical strategies your staff can use at each stage of the IEP/504 process, including how to:

• Involve parents in assessment planning, assessment, and IEP team meeting processes
• Communicate with parents so they better understand the processes and what to expect
• Demonstrate respect for parent input, whether it is accepted or rejected
• Get parents involved when they are reluctant to participate
• Document parent participation and show that it was meaningful
• And more