Prior Written Notice Quiz

Prior written notice refers to the school’s (a)   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 (a)   meetings.

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

The PWN should represent (a)   actions discussed in one meeting.

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