It is helpful to have your child’s paperwork organized and easily accessible. Two suggested formats are a three-ring binder with dividers or a box with folders.
Include the following items:
- Calendar log of meetings and appointments
- Communication log of calls, letters, and email
- Developmental records, reports, and evaluations
- A list of your child’s strengths, needs, and interests
- School records, past and current IEPs, report cards, progress notes, and samples of your child’s work
- Medical records and reports
- Adaptive and/or medical equipment list and instruction manuals
- Birth certificate, Social Security card and other legal documents
- Directory of names and phone numbers
- Resources: disability-specific articles, special education and disability laws
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