Which professional is commonly invited to IEP meetings to provide assessments related to learning and behavior?

• A. School nurse
• B. School psychologist
• C. Guidance counselor
• D. Coach

Answer: (B)

In IEP meetings, decisions about a student’s learning and behavior are based on formal assessments. The school psychologist is the professional who typically conducts and interprets these psychoeducational evaluations, combining cognitive and achievement testing with behavioral observations. They can administer instruments like IQ tests, achievement measures, and behavior scales, and they may perform functional behavior assessments. The results help determine eligibility for special education and inform goals, supports, and accommodations. Other staff, like nurses, guidance counselors, or coaches, contribute in different ways, but they do not usually provide the core learning-behavior assessments needed to drive IEP decisions.