Prior Written Notice Quiz

Prior written notice refers to the school’s _______ to inform parents before the district takes specific actions or refuses to take specific actions.

What components should the PWN include (select all that apply)?

• 1. An explanation of why the school district proposes or refuses an action

• • Sources used as a basis for the action

• • A description of only actions the school district proposes

• A copy of the meeting minutes

• • Other factors relevant to the school district proposal or refusal

Answer explanation

PWNs should include the following:

• -Action that the school district proposes or refuses

  -Why the school district proposes or refuses to take this action

• -Other options considered and reasons why rejected

• -Sources used as a basis for the action

• -Other factors relevant to the school district/agency proposal or refusal

• -Outside agencies or organizations that parents may contact to obtain assistance in understanding the IEP or IEP process

• PWN is required after ____ meetings.

• The PWN must be given to the parent _____ the school implements any changes discussed in an IEP meeting.

The PWN should represent ___ actions discussed in one meeting.

No section of the PWN should be left ______ or include statements such as "no other options" or "none".