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The ARD/IEP Agenda is an effective tool that schools use during ARD/IEP meetings. The Agenda lists the topics that must be addressed by the ARD/IEP committee as required by law. These topics are listed in the order in which they will be usually discussed during the ARD/IEP meeting. Your school may have an agenda available that you can use at the meeting.
The ARD committee may review each topic in the order presented. Each member should work toward reaching a consensus. Using the ARD Agenda allows you to have a greater understanding of the formal ARD meeting and lets you know what to expect.
The Agenda listed below is an example of what an ARD Agenda may look like. Before the ARD Meeting, ask your school to see a copy of the Agenda. It will help you prepare for this most important meeting.
Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)
Committee Meeting AgendaINTRODUCTIONS
PURPOSE OF ARD/IEP MEETING
INTERPRETER (if needed).
WAIVERS1. Review Evaluation Data and Other Information
2. Determination of Eligibility
3. Transition Planning (if appropriate)
4. Review Present Levels of Academic and Functional Performance
5. ARD/IEP Additional Considerations:
- Communication
- Language (Limited English proficiency)
- Auditory Impairment
- Blind/Visual Impairment
- Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
- Autism
- Assistive Technology
- Graduation
6. Individual Education Programs and Annual Goals
- Review previous IEPs and progress (Link to the Present Levels).
- Discuss transition services.
- Discuss proposed IEPs.
- Discuss proposed modifications and accommodations.
- Discuss how progress will be measured and reported to the parents.
7. Accommodations or Supplementary Aids & Services
8. State and District Assessments
9. Consider Extended School Year (ESY) Services
10. Related Services (Including Frequency (how often), Duration (amount of time) and Location of where services will be provided (Place)
11. Transportation Needs (if appropriate)
12. Determine services to be provided
- Classes / Where provided.
- Coordination between Regular and Special Education.
- Grading.
13. Determine Placement
14. Consider Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
15. Assurances or Effects of Removal from the General Ed. Classroom16. ARD Committee members sign in agreement or disagreement
- Consider Opportunity to Participate.
- Consider Potential Harmful Effects.
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