Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public education.
The BIP should be developed by the IEP team, which includes you as the parent. You have the right to give input, ask questions about the proposed strategies, and disagree with elements you don't think will work for your child.
The free Parent Concerns Builder turns your notes into a dated statement you can send before the meeting and attach to the IEP.
Open the Parent Concerns Builder →Dr. Long's Assistant answers your specific questions in plain language — built from Dr. Long's expertise, plus state and federal law read at the source — never the open internet.
Get started →This is educational information, not legal advice. IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and state rules may differ by situation.
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