Annual Review
A meeting held at least once a year to review your child's IEP, assess progress on goals, and update the plan for the coming year. You are an equal member of the team at this meeting.
Annual Review in context
Annual Review comes up across the IEP process — in your IEP document, during meeting prep, and in the federal rights that protect your child. Rules and timelines can also vary by state — find your state's parent training centers and dispute options in our State IEP Guides.
If this term affects your child's annual goals, test whether they are measurable using our free IEP Goal Checker or follow our step-by-step IEP Annual Review Checklist.
Related Terms
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
A written plan created for your child that describes their current abilities, sets learning goals, and lists the special education services they will receive. It's a legal document that the school must follow.
IEP Team
The group of people who develop your child's IEP. This includes you (the parent), at least one of your child's general education teachers, a special education teacher, a school representative, and someone who can interpret evaluation results. You can also invite others.
Reevaluation
A review of your child's progress and needs that must happen at least every three years (triennial). It determines whether your child still qualifies for special education and if any changes to services are needed.
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