By Amy K. Onaga, Esq., Dylan J. Wade, Esq., and Kelli Dreier, Esq.

Holding required meetings virtually doesn’t alter your district's legal obligations. This resource digs into the nitty gritty of conducting compliant virtual IEP meetings, 504 meetings and manifestation determination reviews.

For each meeting you learn the IDEA or Section 504 requirements you must fulfill and ways in which you may comply. Plus, you get model forms, checklists, action steps and other tools to use along the way, as well as best practices including:

• Virtual IEP Meetings: Provide compliant prior written notice; conduct practice runs and address technical difficulties for staff and parents; improve parent participation via the platform; and more
• Virtual 504 Meetings: Ensure students and parents receive needed accommodations to fully participate; communicate with parents about what to expect; prepare teachers and staff for the meeting; and more
• Virtual MDRs: Avoid predetermination; display and edit the MDR form via screen-sharing tools; ensure MDR confidentiality; and more