The Committee on Special Education (CSE) / Questions to Ask at a CSE Meeting

Questions to ask at a CSE Meeting
How has the teacher accommodated my child’s learning and behavioral needs in the classroom?
Are there things I can do at home to support the IEP goals?
What type of learner is my child? Does the teacher attempt to use my child’s strengths while teaching him or her?
How frequently is my child’s progress monitored? What are the best ways for me to stay in touch with my child’s teachers to be informed of academic or behavioral progress?
Is my child making progress towards his or her IEP goals and the curriculum?
If a service is not working, how can I work with my child’s IEP Team to explore better services for him or her?
What sorts of programs or other supports might help my child?
In high school, what are the graduation requirements for my child? What are the diploma objectives for my child? What progress has he or she made towards those objectives?
Specifically, how many credits does my child have, and how many required exams has he or she passed?

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Questions to ask at a CSE Meeting