Comment from a BCEA student (JS) : LEA only allows 45” for an IEP.
Why are advocates there?
Why do you say "Its cool with me" sarcastically - when clearly what you're referring to is NOT ok??!!! As an advocate, no, covering a 43 page IEP in less than 45 minutes is not ok, so you should not be saying to an LEA "that's ok." Am I missing something about being an advocate???? That's the entire reason we are there - to say "NO! That's not...
To solve this problem one must be an expert in IEP development. The goal is to support students learning academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially, and adaptive skills so that they will be truly prepared for postsecondary success. We must have high expectations with appropriate supports so that they are able to pursue their dreams through self-determination. We...
As this first day of a New Year begins, I would like to focus on what happens when someone finally develops the eye of an advocate. What does that really mean and does that process of developing the Eye of an advocate have any impact on your life and if it does what does it look like?
We can compare the process of developing an advocate’s eye to developing an understanding and appreciation of music. Many of us tend to prefer one...
UNPROFESSIONAL CODE WORDS
It really does not matter what industry, or profession you are working with as a consumer, you will find that they all have their own vocabulary of code words. True professionals, know better than to ever say certain code words such as:
“TRUST ME”
The need to convince someone you are trustworthy causes others to think otherwise and make them suspicious. Trust is earned and not asked for. This phrase is unprofessional because you have to provide...
The world of Special Education leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to transparency and direction. Some of that is simply a matter of variation as the manifestation of most diagnoses are on a continuum somewhere between mild to severe. In addition there is frequently at least one or two secondary diagnoses...
This could be the entreaty of those parents who have the distinct feeling that, at the IEP table, their comments are magically heard by team members only in a foreign language. Another common perception is that all comments by parents will be met with rolling eyes, sighs, and harumphs if not another adjustment in the team member seats and a chorus of clearing throats.
While this may be an exaggeration, if you are a parent feeling this way, something...
Implementing the use of AAC /SGDs is the responsibility of the school-based IEP team. The Speech and Language Therapist/Pathologist works as part of a team that may also include an assistive technology specialist. They usually complete an assistive technology process (assessment of need) and possibly a direct AAC/SGD evaluation.
Due to many common...
This does not have to be an ABA or VB classroom!
The following is just so you can get a taste of what should be individualized in the IEP.
Let’s first define
Academic, behavioral, functional, or social needs that...
Author: Sandra Carroll, BS, BCEA
While much of recent political discussion in Pennsylvania centers around the two “big” races in the impending election this year, little has been mentioned about disability related issues in the news. In fact, the stakes for disabled constituents have never been higher. While much in political ads center around the contest for the gubernatorial office and the U.S. Senate, where the candidates could not...
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