An ARD meeting is primarily convened to set goals within the IEP.

• A. Review student attendance
• B. Set goals of IEP
• C. Plan graduation ceremonies
• D. Assess classroom accommodations

Answer: (B)

ARD meetings focus on developing and reviewing a student’s IEP goals and the services, placements, and supports needed to meet those goals. That’s why setting the goals within the IEP is the central purpose of the meeting—the plan centers on what the student will work toward and how those objectives will be supported. Administrative tasks like reviewing attendance are unrelated to planning the IEP, planning graduation ceremonies isn’t part of the educational planning process, and accommodations are addressed as part of implementing the plan rather than the primary reason for convening the meeting.