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IEP Meeting Conversation Stoppers
Some of the statements made to parents at IEP Meetings are "conversation stoppers" - comments that create ...
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Be Prepared: Simple Steps to Get Ready for an IEP Meeting
Before the IEP Meeting Confirm the meeting date/time and that the list of participants is complete. Review the ...
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Types of Records a Parent Should Keep
From NCLD's IDEA Parent Guide, Chapter 3: Referral/Request for Evaluation Report cards and progress reports ...
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Advocating For Your Child: Your Role As a Parent
Advocating for your child means being part of a team--the most important member. The professionals on the team may ...
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Parent-Professional Collaboration: It’s More than a Meeting
Receiving a diagnosis or verification of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is hard enough for a family. When you add in ...
Source: Autism Society
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The Importance of Good Communication Skills: Strategies for Team Building
Before beginning the special education process, it may be useful for you to review the skills that can help build a ...
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20 Steps to Getting a Good IEP
Before the Meeting 1. Chart needs of your child that affect the child’s ability to meet all of the school’s ...
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Role Descriptions of Possible Team Members in Specialized Assessment and Services
The table below lists the role descriptions of possible team members in specialized assessment and services. ...
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Steps in the IEP Process
The IEP process is meant to be deliberate and equitable, and the individualized program plans that it generates are the ...
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The Individualized Education Program: Parental Participation
One of the most important of the IDEA mandates is that parents be equal partners in the IEP process. Parental ...
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Parent-Teacher Collaboration
After an IEP is created, parents will likely have ongoing contact with teachers, who will share with parents on a...
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What Family Characteristics and Stressors Impact Participation in Children's Education?
Many factors influence the relationship of parents and professionals in their children’s schools. These factors...
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Participating in the IEP Meeting
So, your first IEP meeting is coming up. How do you get ready? Here are some suggestions. What do I do before the...
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Self-Determination for Students with Disabilities
Think how you would react if other people constantly controlled your life, deciding what you should wear, where you...
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Guiding Principles for Transition Plan Development
Transition efforts should start early and continue until transition occurs. Schools should take a proactive approach...
