
IEP meetings can move fast—and as an administrator, you're balancing listening, participating, asking meaningful questions, supporting the team, and keeping the student at the center of every decision.
This IEP Admin Quick Reference Guide was created by a practicing Assistant Principal as an easy, at-a-glance resource to keep nearby during IEP meetings. 📝
✔️ Before-the-Meeting Checklist
✔️ What Admin Should Be Listening For
✔️ Questions Administrators Can Ask
✔️ Decision-Making Reminders
✔️ Before-You-Leave Checklist
✔️ IEP Terms & Acronyms Cheat Sheet
✔️ Student-centered reminders for purposeful decision-making
Assistant Principals
Principals
New School Administrators
Special Education Administrators
School Leaders who regularly participate in IEP meetings
Print it, keep it in your IEP binder, add it to your admin clipboard, or have it nearby during meetings for a quick reference when you need it.
Digital download • 8.5 x 11 • Print-ready
This resource is intended as an organizational and informational tool and does not replace district procedures, professional training, or legal guidance regarding special education compliance.