• Individual(s) who performed the assessments or who can interpret the implications of the results; • Individual(s) who, at the discretion of the parents or agency, may have special knowledge or expertise regarding the child; and • The child when appropriate. Effective January 1, 2004, Education Code requires an invitation be sent to a representative of the group home in those cases in which a student with exceptional needs has been placed in a group home by a juvenile court. If planning for transition services, the following participants are also required: • The student at any age if transition is being planned; • If the student does not attend, steps shall be taken to ensure that the student’s interests and preferences are considered; and • Any other agency that is likely to be responsible for providing or paying for transition services. Professional Conduct (Civility) California Education Code section 32210 states, “Any person who willfully disturbs any public school or any public school meeting is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).” It is understood that employees of the LEA shall adhere to customary professional standards when providing services to and/or communicating with students, parents, or related service providers. It is the expectation of the LEA that all personnel will be responsive to parents’ concerns and attempt to resolve problems at the most appropriate level. In the event LEA personnel are unable to resolve the matter, it should be referred to the administrator or designee and, if necessary, subsequently to the superintendent or designee. It is neither required nor desirable that an LEA employee, related service provider, student, or parent, face abusive language or behavior. This policy promotes mutual respect, civility, and orderly conduct among all parties. It is not intended to deprive any person of their right to freedom of expression, but only to maintain, to the extent possible and reasonable, a safe, harassment-free environment for students, parents, related service providers and LEA employees. Responsibilities of Team Members Each member of the team has a clearly defined role based on their area of expertise. The members are knowledgeable about the student and have knowledge about services that could benefit the student. Any individual identified as a service provider should prepare for the IEP meeting by
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