I guess I differ on this one. I've found I gain more with the IEP team if I present things in person to all of them at once. Anytime I've given them stuff before the meeting, they seem to have spent some time together thinking of reasons NOT to do what we are asking.

By giving it to them at the table, I'm able to field their questions and assuage their fears immediately. I also think they are scared of stuff in writing. Stuff in writing makes it more "legal" and less "personal".

Of course, that said, always follow-up the meeting in writing to confirm everything you agreed on.

YMMV, an acceleration meeting may have less intensity coming into it than an IEP meeting.


Willa Gayle