As noted in this chapter, the 2004 amendments to the IDEA included several changes to make the IEP process more efficient and to ease the time constraints of attending multiple team meetings. Are...

As noted in this chapter, the 2004 amendments to the IDEA included several changes to

make the IEP process more efficient and to ease the time constraints of attending

multiple team meetings. Are these changes sufficient? Where should the balance be in

terms of reducing the amount of meetings and paperwork on the one hand and still

ensuring that enough information is generated to measure progress, provide

accountability, and ensure parental participation in the team process?