Comments that Parents Hear

19 01, 2017

Comments that Parents Hear: “We have held __ IEP meetings this year. Your child is progressing with the current IEP, so we do not need another meeting.”

kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T12:02:01-05:00

Recall the Law The IEP must include "a statement of the program modifications or supports for school personnel that will be provided to enable the child— (i) To advance appropriately toward attaining the annual goals; (ii) To be involved in and make progress in the general education curriculum in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this section, and to participate in extracurricular and other nonacademic activities;" 300.320(a)(4) "(a) Development of IEP—(1) General. In developing each child’s IEP, the IEP Team must consider— ... (ii) The concerns of the parents for enhancing the education of their child;" 300.324(a)(ii) "Agreement. (i) In making changes [...]

Comments that Parents Hear: “We have held __ IEP meetings this year. Your child is progressing with the current IEP, so we do not need another meeting.”kristina@partnerstx.org2019-10-03T12:02:01-05:00

12 01, 2017

Comments that Parents Hear: “Your Child is Making Good Progress”

kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:59:52-05:00

What can you do if the school appears unwilling and/or unable to create a program or services to prevent your child from falling further behind or to narrow the gap with his or her peers? The school may say “Your child is making good progress” or “Your child is making passing grades”. Recall the Law An individualized education program “must include … A statement of measurable annual goals, including academic and functional goals designed to— (A) Meet the child’s needs that result from the child’s disability to enable the child to be involved in and make progress in the general education [...]

Comments that Parents Hear: “Your Child is Making Good Progress”kristina@partnerstx.org2017-06-30T15:59:52-05:00

5 01, 2017

Comments That Parents Hear: We Will Measure This Goal by “Teacher Observation”

kristina@partnerstx.org2020-01-14T10:54:43-06:00

One way to address the issue of “teacher observation” is to say something like: “Can you describe to me what you specifically will be looking for when you are observing to see if Joe is behaving appropriately in the classroom?”

Comments That Parents Hear: We Will Measure This Goal by “Teacher Observation”kristina@partnerstx.org2020-01-14T10:54:43-06:00

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