By Amy K. Onaga, Esq.

Breaking down the IEE process from the district's perspective, this practical guide gives administrators and IEP team members a concrete idea of each step and their role in it. You get a play-by-play of how parents request IEEs, how to address the request and specific actions the IEP team must take to consider the results -- complete with practical tips to guide you through:

• Identifying circumstances in which parents are entitled and not entitled to request publicly funded IEEs
• Establishing reasonable criteria for IEEs, including cost and location, with examples
• Developing criteria for classroom observations
• Responding when a parent's IEE may not meet district criteria and recognize unique circumstances that justify a waiver
• And more

Plus, you get answers to frequently asked questions, a quick-reference chart outlining steps to respond to IEE requests and two IEE policies you can adapt.