Which of the following individuals is NOT typically part of an IEP team?

• A. The student and his or her parents
• B. The classroom teachers
• C. The school administrator
• D. The special education teacher

Answer: (C)

Understanding who belongs on an IEP team hinges on who has direct responsibility for identifying needs, planning services, and coordinating resources for the student. The team almost always includes the student (when appropriate) and the parents, a general education teacher, a special education teacher, and a local education agency representative who can authorize resources. Related service providers and evaluators may also participate. The school administrator is not a required member by default; the role of ensuring resources is filled by the LEA representative, who may be a district or building official in some districts, but this position isn’t universally mandated for every IEP meeting. So, while the student and parents, classroom teachers, and the special education teacher are typical team members, the school administrator is not inherently part of the standard IEP team.