IEP meetings should happen during instructional time or the teacher’s professional activity period. Under the 2023 DOE-UFT contract (Article 6B1d), IEP conferences can now also be scheduled during the 40-minute block of Other Professional Work on Tuesdays. If the meeting takes place during instructional time, the teacher’s class must be covered. IEP meetings should not be held during preparation periods. If a teacher loses their preparation period due to attendance at an IEP meeting, the teacher must be compensated (see Payroll Administration Memo No. 20 2000-1).