LEA Essentials for CCR-IEP Meetings Course

Lead Collaborative IEP Meetings with Confidence

Confidently lead College and Career Ready (CCR) IEP meetings that are compliant, student-centered, and family-focused. This self-paced course helps LEA representatives strengthen their preparation, facilitation, and communication skills while navigating legal requirements and culturally responsive practices. Participants will explore the five-step CCR-IEP framework and gain practical tools and templates that support effective collaboration and meaningful student outcomes.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Distinguish the responsibilities of the LEA representative and facilitate effective, collaborative IEP meetings.
• Prepare for CCR-IEP meetings by gathering essential information, engaging families, and incorporating student voice.
• Apply the five-step CCR-IEP framework to lead compliant, inclusive, and student-centered conversations.
• Use practical tools and templates to support consistent, high-quality preparation, facilitation, and follow-through.

Target Audience:

• School administrators (mixed experience with special education), Pupil Service Staff, and Special Education Staff.

Format:

• Self-paced eLearning course with interactive knowledge checks and real-world scenarios.
• The estimated time to take the course is 60 minutes.
  
• Downloadable Templates to assist families and facilitation of IEP meetings. Links to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) guidance and other helpful references.
• A completion certificate is available after completing the course.