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SMARTER GOALS - SPECIFIC evaluations iep development parental concerns Nov 21, 2020
 

SMARTER GOALS – S

SPECIFIC AREAS OF NEED MUST BE IDENTIFIED IN ACADEMIC, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND FUNCTIONAL SKILL SETS  

It is difficult to underestimate the importance of specificity when dealing with the process of developing an IEP. Whether considering the results of...

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5 IEP CURRICULUMS #3 Expanded / Functional accommodations iep development modifications parent concerns Nov 02, 2020

5 IEP CURRICULUMS  #3 EXPANDED / FUNCTIONAL

Usually, parents do not think of accommodations or modifications as part of an actual curriculum.  It does help to look at things from a different perspective because each of the 5 curriculum areas complements each other so that the child can...

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18 PARTS OF THE IEP - Part II iep development parts of the iep special education twice exceptional Oct 26, 2020

18 PARTS OF AN IEP - PART 2 (#10-18)

THERE ARE 18 ESSENTIAL PARTS OF THE IEP

This brings us to the last blog of this series, where we address the last 9 parts of the IEP and their functions. PARENTS MUST UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTION OF EACH PART AND HOW TO USE THEM! What you do not know can delay...

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18 PARTS OF AN IEP - Part 1 iep development parental concerns parts of the iep Oct 24, 2020

18 PARTS OF AN IEP I-9

THERE ARE 18 ESSENTIAL PARTS OF THE IEP

The annotated IEP document reaches 40 pages with no information about the student yet, so it is not surprising that some parents find it to be daunting and intimidating.  That is why we want to make sure you are aware of, not...

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WHO DEVELOPS THE IEP? iep development iep preparation iep team parent participation parent responsibilities Oct 19, 2020

WHO DEVELOPS THE IEP?

The IEP is developed by a team. This team includes school personnel and the child’s parents and as appropriate the child. This team meets AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY, but at least once a year.

Parents and Child

  • the parents of the child with a disability are vital members of...
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WRITE THE IEP RIGHT THE FIRST TIME fape iep development iep preparation parent participation parent responsibilities Oct 12, 2020

 WRITE THE IEP RIGHT THE FIRST  TIME

The IEP is the child's individualized plan to attain functional goals. It makes no difference if we are looking at reading, social competence, or anyone or combination of needs, if they are not addressed in the IEP there will be no focus on them....

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