Which member is commonly included on an IEP team?

• A. The school nurse
• B. The general education teacher
• C. The school cafeteria manager
• D. The bus driver

Answer: (B)

A general education teacher is included because they bring direct, daily experience with the student in the regular classroom and with the general curriculum. Their input helps the team plan accommodations, supports, and instructional approaches that the student can actually use in typical lessons, and they monitor how progress happens in the standard setting. This collaboration ensures goals are realistic within the general education environment and that classroom practices align with the student’s IEP. Health-related concerns would involve the school nurse only if health affects learning; the cafeteria manager and bus driver aren’t standard IEP team members, since their roles don’t normally influence the student’s individualized education plan.