How the dates are calculated
- Annual review: the IEP team reviews the IEP periodically, but not less than annually (34 CFR §300.324(b)(1)(i)).
- Triennial reevaluation: at least once every 3 years unless the parent and agency agree it isn't needed, and not more than once a year unless they agree otherwise (34 CFR §300.303(b)).
- Initial evaluation: within 60 days of receiving parental consent, or within the timeframe your state sets (34 CFR §300.301(c)(1)).
- Transition: the IEP in effect when the student turns 16 must include measurable postsecondary goals and transition services, or earlier if the team decides (34 CFR §300.320(b)).
“One year” isn't counted the same way everywhere
Federal regulations don't say whether an annual deadline falls on the anniversary of the last meeting or the day before. States differ: some count 364 days, others allow the anniversary date. The calculator defaults to the more cautious day-before rule. Switch it if your state uses the anniversary. Some states also count evaluation timelines in school days. Use your state's number, and adjust for breaks.
Privacy
The calculator runs entirely in your browser and doesn't save what you enter. To track several students, the caseload tracker stores dates only on your device, under labels you choose.
Sources
- 34 CFR §300.324 — Development, review, and revision of IEP — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School
- 34 CFR §300.303 — Reevaluations — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School
- 34 CFR §300.301 — Initial evaluations — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School
- 34 CFR §300.320 — Definition of individualized education program — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School
General information about federal regulations, not legal advice. Your state's rules and district calendar govern.