Individualized Education Program

The words, “IEP meeting,” can strike fear in the hearts of parents and educators alike.  Anger, apprehension, dread, and a variety of other emotions may rise to the surface in anticipation of the meeting in which an Individual Education Program is written for a student who receives special education services. But we can change this!  And many of the tips from Kathie Snow's  "New & Improved" IEP Meetings article can be used at any type of “I” meeting. Download the PDF at https://nebula.wsimg.com/b28c3c44036764e26f7d1be3a7042856?AccessKeyId=9D6F6082FE5EE52C3DC6&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

Before the IEP Meeting [rescue_toggle title=”Individualized Education Program”]The IEP is developed at a meeting with required staff and the parent(s).  For more information on IEPs, click here. [/rescue_toggle] 1. Request Needed Assessments in Writing or Get Independent Assessments Your child can be assessed in any area of suspected disability and for any services needed for him to benefit from school.  For example, assessments may be done to determine/identify: Reading or math levels Modifications needed to fully include your child Therapy services (OT, PT, speech, mental health) Assistive technology like a communication device. If you disagree with the school district’s assessment, you [...]