1. Either the parent or school district may initiate the facilitated IEP process by completing this form and mailing or emailing the completed form to the contact information provided above.
2. Both the parents and school district may jointly complete one form. This form should be sent to the contact information provided above. The WSEMS, with input from the parties, will appoint a facilitator for the IEP meeting from a list of trained professionals.
3. Parties should try and contact the WSEMS at least two weeks prior to the IEP meeting. Both parties must agree to the IEP facilitation in order for the process to take place. The WSEMS will keep the parties notified about the progress of the request.
We understand and agree to the following:
1. We are requesting that the WSEMS work with the parties to choose a neutral facilitator from its roster.
2. We understand that the WSEMS pays the fees of the facilitator.
3. We understand that signing this request gives the WSEMS facilitator, Intake Coordinator, and System Administrator access to information about the student, including information from the IEP document, disability information, and school day schedule.
4. We understand that the facilitator is not a member of the IEP team.
5. We understand that the facilitator cannot provide legal advice to any participant.