Which of the following is a typical member of an IEP team?

• A. General education teacher
• B. School cafeteria manager
• C. Crossing guard
• D. Bus dispatcher

Answer: (A)

A representative from the general education classroom is a typical member because the team needs to plan how the student will participate in the general curriculum and what supports are needed in the regular classroom. This teacher provides insight into what accommodations, modifications, and instructional approaches will help the student access the standards alongside peers, and collaborates with special educators to coordinate services.

The other roles—cafeteria manager, crossing guard, and bus dispatcher—are important school staff in their own right, but they do not typically participate in the planning and decision-making process for an individual student’s program.