Pupil Evaluation Team (PET) Membership
The membership of the Pupil Evaluation Team (PET) must include:
- The student's parents or legal guardian until the student
becomes 18;
- A special education teacher;
- A regular education teacher;
- An administrator (or designee) who has the authority to ensure
the provision of special education and supportive services and
can commit the school's fiscal resources;
- Other members may include: other individuals who have special
knowledge or expertise related to the student;
- An individual who can explain instructional implications of
evaluation results; and
- Caseworkers from Department of Human Services (DHS), Department
of Mental Health, Mental Retardation & Substance Abuse Services
(DMHMR&SAS), Department of Labor and/or Bureau of Rehabilitation.
| “The regular education
teacher of the student, as a member of the PET, shall,
to the extent appropriate, participate in the development,
review and revision of the IEP of the student, including
the determination of appropriate positive behavioral
interventions and strategies and the determination of
supplementary aids and services, program modifications,
and support for school personnel.” (MSER, Chapter
101, Section 8.7, p. 41) |
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As a parent, you have the right to invite other persons who have
been involved with your child to attend the PET Meeting. They
should be individuals who know your child and have information
to share that will help the PET. They can also be persons who
know you and are there to support you in the process. These participants
might include:
- Stepmother/Father
- Brothers/Sisters
- Grandparents
- Childcare Provider
- Support Person
- Note Taker
- Outside Agency Personnel
- Advocate
- Family Friend
It is a courtesy to notify the school if you plan to invite
other participants. You may also ask that some or all of the following
be invited to attend to assist with planning efforts, such as:
- Aides or Educational Technicians
- Next year's Teacher
- Last year's Teacher
- Psychologist
- School Social Worker
- Guidance Counselor
- School-based Therapist
- Occupational/Physical Therapist
- Agency Representative
- In-home Support Worker
| “Parents shall
be notified and provided copies of evaluations or other
reports to be discussed at the PET.” (MSER, Chapter
101, Section 8.5, p. 39) |
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Anyone who is unable to attend the meeting may send written information
to share with the PET. A written report is required from evaluators
who have completed an evaluation which was recommended by the
PET. Copies should be shared with all members of the PET. Ideally,
the evaluator should attend the meeting to explain the recommendations
and answer any questions that may arise.
