Take your Advocacy Skills to the next level with just 12 One Day Classes.

Proactive IEP Preparation  

Elevate Your Advocacy: Mastering the IEP Process for Exceptional Outcomes

COURSE NUMBER:      300-PIP

DURATION:                   19.73 hours

Lecture 8.73 hours in 23 videos with out of class assignments of 11.00 hours
Academic institutions may accept 1.97 quarter credit hours or a no-credit / non-certification grade per course.

COURSE  DESCRIPTION

This comprehensive course equips you with the essential skills and strategies to navigate the IEP process with confidence. Delve into the intricacies of FAPE, evaluate assessments, collaborate effectively, and craft personalized, outcome-focused IEPs. Empower yourself to be a tireless champion for your student's educational success.

SUMMARY

Unlock the secrets to crafting impactful IEPs that drive positive outcomes for students with disabilities. This course provides a deep dive into the IEP process, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to advocate at both the individual and systemic levels.

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

This course is a game-changer for education advocates. By mastering the IEP process, you'll be able to navigate the bureaucratic landscape, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and ensure your student's educational needs are met. Armed with this comprehensive knowledge, you'll become a powerful force for transformative change in the lives of exceptional learners.

ADDITIONAL RELATED RESOURCES

Remediation Steps Defined

IEP Components Required by Regulation

Inclusion Review

Inclusion Quotes

Parent IEP Preparation

What is a NOREP/PWN

Lewis Communication Checklist

Call to Advocacy by Donald Litman, ESQ

Review of Least Restrictive Environment

Do I Like These IEP’s?

HOW THIS COURSE BENEFITS EDUCATION ADVOCATES

Comprehensive IEP Expertise:

The course provides a deep dive into every stage of the IEP process, equipping advocates with a thorough understanding of FAPE, assessments, collaborative strategies, and IEP development.

Outcome-Focused Approach:

The course emphasizes crafting IEPs that are truly student-centered and designed to drive positive educational outcomes, going beyond legal compliance to ensure meaningful progress.

Advocacy at Multiple Levels:

Participants will learn to advocate not just at the individual student level, but also at the systemic level, working to transform the bureaucratic landscape and improve educational systems.

Practical, Real-World Skills:

The course offers tangible strategies and techniques that advocates can immediately apply, empowering them to be effective champions for their students.

Versatile Applicability:

The course content is valuable for a wide range of stakeholders, including parents, educators, lawyers, and service providers, making it a must-have resource for the entire education advocacy community.

By equipping advocates with this comprehensive skillset, the course positions them as powerful change-makers, capable of navigating the complexities of the IEP process and securing the best possible educational outcomes for students with disabilities.

SPECIFIC SKILLS & STRATEGIES PROVIDED BY THE COURSE

SKILL 1. IEP Process Mastery:

STRATEGIES

• Understanding the 5 key stages of the IEP process
• Defining FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education) and its implications
• Identifying critical components of the Evaluation Report/Reevaluation Report (ER/RR) and IEP

SKILL 2. Assessment Expertise:

STRATEGIES

• Comprehending the purpose and types of assessments
• Recognizing the only 4 valid reasons to disagree with an evaluation
• Navigating the consent to evaluation process

SKILL 3. Collaborative Strategies

STRATEGIES

• Effectively collaborating with the IEP team
• Documenting the process and communication
• Managing team roles, responsibilities, and excusals

SKILL 4. IEP Development:

STRATEGIES:

• Crafting meaningful Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
• Identifying educational needs and developing measurable goals
• Designing Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and determining related services
• Determining appropriate placement options and addressing secondary transition needs

SKILL 5. Advocacy Techniques:

STRATEGIES

• Preparing the student to actively participate in the IEP meeting
• Utilizing effective communication and negotiation strategies
• Implementing post-IEP follow-up and ongoing monitoring

CLASS OUTLINE:
IEP Preparation
The IEP process has five stages:
Purpose of IEP development
FAPE defined
Key components of the ER/RR and IEP
State and District Assessments
What are evaluations used for?
Type of Testing:
Why would you disagree with an evaluation?
Consent to Evaluation
IEP Collaboration and Documentation
IEP Team- roles and responsibilities
Excusal of Team Members
Present Level of Achievement
Educational Need (skill set) Identification
Define Measurable Goal components
Educational Benefit
Define SDI development 
Related Services and why
Supports to school personnel
Placement Options,
Secondary Transitional Needs /Goals and Services
Post IEP follow up

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
After completing the program, participants will:
•    Identify the 5 stages of the IEP process
•    Understand what is a FAPE
•    Identify key components of an ER/RR and IEP and SDI development
•    Understand what a PLA is and an educational Area of Need
•    Identify related services and supports to school personnel


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