IEP's

An IEP is a meeting required by law that needs to occur at least once per year. It is a meeting to discuss progress and make a plan for the student. The meeting can occur more often if needed or revisions can be made during the year.   · **Who attends? ** The IEP team meeting should include: the parents, IEP case manager (Mrs. Turner), a regular teacher, and an administrator. At the high school level, the students should also attend. Other people may include the guidance counselor, vocational representative, other special education teachers and related services.   · **What happens? ** The team will discuss current progress and goals for the next year. At the high school level, transition is a priority. What is the plan for after high school?   · **Signatures ** Your signature on the IEP verifies your attendance not your agreement. If you disagree with the IEP, services will continue as is until the due process is completed. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> **<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">What should students do to make the meeting more productive? **<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">1. Come to the meeting. It’s about you and your future. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">2. Ask questions. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">3. Answer questions. We really need and want to know your opinion. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">4. Think about your goals for the future. We want to create a plan to meet those goals. **<span style="color: #31849b; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">What should parents do to make the meeting more productive? **<span style="color: #31849b; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">1. Come to the meeting. Many parents do not attend. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">2. Call me prior to the meeting with concerns. I may need to research answers or find more information. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">3. Ask questions. If you don't understand, please say so. If you have ideas, please share them. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">4. You are the best resource for your child. You know them like no one else. Tell us what you know. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">5. Where do you see your child after high school? <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">6. Contact the resources we give you. Only you can begin the process of post-high school services.
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