The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) considers the student to be an important member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team, and encourages their attendance at IEP meetings, as appropriate. The law requires that students of transition age be invited to the IEP meeting when the team considerspost-secondary goals and the transition services needed to assist them in reaching those goals. Including students in IEP meetings, even very young children for a short time, can positively impact the development and quality of their IEPs. When students participate, the focus of the meeting is more likely to remain on the individual needs of that student and encourages more inclusive and collaborative conversations.
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