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Putting Togetherthe IEP Puzzle!!!
A Training Series for Parents
Slide2Putting Together the IEP Puzzle!!!
The contents of this presentation were developed, in part, under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, #H328M100005. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, David Emenheiser.This presentation is funded, in part, by a contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). Views expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the OSDE.
Slide31) Special Education 1012) The IEP Meeting: An Overview3) The IEP: Step-by-Step through each Section4) Keeping it All Together: Record Keeping Basics
Slide4The Oklahoma Parents Center is dedicated to the equality of children and adults with disabilities. Our mission is to train, inform, educate and support parents, families, professionals and consumers in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with the full range of disabilities ages birth through twenty-six.
Slide5The IEP Meeting
An Overview
Slide6Goals of this Training
What is an IEP - IEP MeetingWhen and Where is the IEP MeetingWhat should you do before the IEP MeetingWhat happens at the IEP MeetingWho develops the IEPWhat information needs to be in the IEPWhat to do if you disagree with something
Slide7What is an IEP – IEP Meeting #1
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written document of the educational program designed to meet a child’s individual needs. The IEP Meeting is a collaboration of a team (including parents) to prepare this document.
Slide8What is an IEP – IEP Meeting #2
Your child’s IEP lists the special education services, goals and accommodations your child will receive, based upon his or her individual needs. Consider it the Blueprint for your child’s education!
Slide9What is an IEP – IEP Meeting #3
The IEP has two general purposes
:
to
establish measurable annual goals for the child; and
to
state the special education and related services and supplementary aids and services that the public agency will provide to, or on behalf of, the child.
Slide10When and Where #1
A meeting will occur at a mutually agreeable date and time.Parents will be given prior written notice of the expected date and time of the meeting.
Slide11When and Where #2
The
school must tell you in writing:
the purpose of the meeting;
the time and place for the meeting;
who will be there; and
that you may invite other people who have knowledge or special expertise about your child to the meeting.
Slide12When and Where #3
The school must hold the meeting to develop your child’s IEP within 30 calendar days of when your child is found eligible for special education services
.
You must agree to the program, in writing, before the school may carry out your child’s first IEP.
Slide13When and Where #4
Each IEP meeting is typically held in the location the child is expected to receive services.
Slide14When and Where #5
The
IEP must be reviewed at least once every 12
months, but can be revised as necessary upon request by an IEP team member.
Slide15When and Where #6
It may take more than one meeting to write a complete IEP.
If
you find more time is needed, ask the team to schedule another meeting
.
Slide16What should you do - before the IEP Meeting #1
Request a Translator, if you need one.
Slide17What should you do - before the IEP Meeting #2
Review the information on
your child.
Make a bulleted list of your concerns;
What motivates your child;
What challenges does your child face; and
What short-term and long-term goals do you have.
Slide18What should you do - before the IEP Meeting #3
Review the Draft IEP and other documents that will be discussed at your meeting.
Slide19What should you do - before the IEP Meeting #4
Talk with your child about the upcoming IEP and ask about school.
Slide20What should you do - before the IEP Meeting #5
Think about your child’s involvement in general education classes.
Slide21What should you do - before the IEP Meeting #6
Ask your child if he/she would like to participate.
If
your child will be attending all or part of the IEP meeting, explain how the meeting works in a way that he or she can understand.
Slide22What should you do - before the IEP Meeting #7
Brainstorm with people.
Slide23What should you do - before the IEP Meeting #8
Know your rights.
Slide24What should you do - before the IEP Meeting #9
Think about any
areas where you and the school might
disagree
.
Slide25What should you do - before the IEP Meeting #10
Consider whether you’d like to invite another person to go with you to the IEP meeting.
Slide26What should you do - before the IEP Meeting #11
Breathe!
Slide27What happens at the IEP Meeting #1
At the IEP meeting the team will develop, review, and/or revise the IEP document. Usually, your child’s main teacher goes first. Share your ideas as the meeting goes along.
Slide28What happens at the IEP Meeting #4
The
discussion will include talking about:
your child’s strengths;
your concerns for enhancing your child’s education;
the results of the most recent evaluation of your child; and
your child’s academic, developmental, and functional needs.
Slide29What happens at the IEP Meeting #5
The team will also talk about what is sometimes referred to as “special
factors.”
Slide30What happens at the IEP Meeting #6
#
1
Limited English
proficiency
“
Does the student have Limited English proficiency
?”
Slide31What happens at the IEP Meeting #7
#2
Blindness or visual
impairment
“Is the student blind or visually impaired
?”
Slide32What happens at the IEP Meeting #8
#3
Communication
needs
“Does the student have communication needs
?”
Slide33What happens at the IEP Meeting #9
#4
Deafness
“Is the student deaf or hard of hearing?”
Slide34What happens at the IEP Meeting #10
#5
Assistive
technology
“Has the Team determined that Assistive Technology is necessary to implement the student’s IEP?”
a. “If Assistive Technology is required to implement the IEP, describe the Assistive
Technology, devices and services that are needed.
Slide35Consideration of Special FactorsAssistive Technology Definition
Assistive Technology (AT) is “any item, piece of equipment or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.”
Slide36Consideration of Special FactorsAssistive Technology Resources
Oklahoma ABLE Techhttps://www.okabletech.org/education-services/at-services-for-pk-12/They provide Assistive Technology (AT)devices and services for Oklahomapublic school students, educators,and families.
Slide37Consideration of Special FactorsAssistive Technology Examples
Slide38What happens at the IEP Meeting #11
#6
Behavior
“Does the student’s behavior his/her learning or that of others?
Slide39What happens at the IEP Meeting #12
#7 Services
Required
“For any primary question above marked yes, are services required on the IEP?”
a. “If yes, define services that will be provided through this IEP
.”
b. Make sure AT is included as part of the supplemental aids and services on the “services” section.
Slide40Who develops the IEP
The
IEP team!
Slide41Who develops the IEP – the Team #1
Who is on the TEAM?
You
, as Parent(s
)
Your Child
Slide42Who develops the IEP – the Team #2
Who is on the TEAM from the School?
School Administrator
General Education Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Slide43Who develops the IEP – the Team #3
Who is on the
TEAM?
Evaluation Personnel (Could be):
Psychologist
School Personnel
Speech-Language Pathologist
OT or PT
Slide44Who develops the IEP – the Team #4
Who is on the TEAM from the School?
Other Members of the Team.
Slide45What must to be in the IEP – Present Levels
Your child’s present levels of academic achievement and functional performance.Work samplesTeacher observationState/district assessmentsOther skills test (Dibels, STAR, etc.)
Slide46What must to be in the IEP –Annual Goals/Objectives
Annual goals for your
child.
Specific for your child
Measurable
Acknowledges areas of need
Bridges gap to grade level school work
Objectives are required for students with significant cognitive disability
Slide47What must to be in the IEP – Reporting Progress
How your child’s progress will be
measured.
What instrument will you use
How often will you get it
Slide48What must to be in the IEP –Services
The special education, related services, and supplementary aids and services that will be provided to (or on behalf of) your child, including program modifications or supports for school
staff
.
Slide49What must to be in the IEP – Special Education Services
Special Education.
Keep in mind the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Slide50What must to be in the IEP –Related Services
Related Services.
can
be anything that your child needs to benefit from special
education
IDEA’s
list of related services is quite
long and is not all inclusive
Slide51What must to be in the IEP –Supplementary Aids and Services
Supplementary Aids and Services.
adapted
equipment
a
one-on-one
aide
assistive
technology
training
for staff, the student, and/or
parents
adapted
materials
Slide52What must to be in the IEP –Accommodations and Modifications
Accommodations and Modifications.
Both are used to address a student’s disability
Modifications
lower grade level expectations
Accommodations
provide access to grade level without lowering expectations
Slide53What must to be in the IEP –Modification or supports for school staff
Program modifications or supports for school
staff.
These are the supports that school staff need to work with your child.
Slide54What must to be in the IEP –Participation in General Education
An explanation of the extent (if any) to which your child will not participate with children without disabilities in the regular class and in school activities.
Slide55What must to be in the IEP –Assessment Accommodations
Any
accommodations
your child will need when taking state or district-wide assessments
Slide56What must to be in the IEP –Frequency of Services
The dates when services will begin and end, the amount of services, as well as how often and where they will take place
Slide57What must to be in the IEP –Goals after High School
Transition Planning
(by age 16 or younger if the IEP team decides)
Goals and Services during high school to address transition activities
Slide58What must to be in the IEP –Age of Majority
Transfer of Rights at “Age of Majority”In Oklahoma, the age of majority is 18.
Slide59What to do if you disagree –Parking lot
Move the issue to discuss until the end of the meeting and keep going.
Slide60What to do if you disagree –Initial IEP meeting
Ask for Written Notice.
Slide61What to do if you disagree –Annual IEP meeting
Sign IEP as a participant, but select disagree
Write comments in Parent Concerns section
Ask for copy of IEP
Ask for Written Notice
Use a dispute resolution option
The IEP will still be implemented as written!
Slide62What to do if you disagree –Dispute Resolution Options
Request an IEP Facilitated Meeting
Mediation
State Complaint
Due Process
Slide63What to do if you disagree –Dispute Resolution Resources
Oklahoma State Department of Education – Special Education Services website
http://sde.ok.gov/sde/special-education-dispute-resolution
Oklahoma Parents Center website
http://oklahomaparentscenter.org/parents/dispute-resolution
/
Special Education Resolution Center website
https://www.okabletech.org/education-services/serc
/
Slide64The IEP Meeting – Final Thoughts
Keep focused on the child
Review all documents carefully
Keep copies of everything
Communicate your concerns to the school immediately
You can request an IEP meeting at any time
Everything listed on the IEP
must
be provided
Slide65How to contact us
Oklahoma Parents Center, Inc. (OPC)
P.O. Box 512
Holdenville, OK 74848
Phone:
877-553-4332
Email
:
info@oklahomaparentscenter.org
Slide66How to contact us - online
Visit
our Web Site:
www.OklahomaParentsCenter.org
Follow
us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/OkParentsCenter/
Slide67How to contact us - personal
Latisha Coats
Director of Federal and State Programs
Phone:
405-712-8050
Email
:
lcoats@oklahomaparentscenter.org
Slide68What’s Next –The IEP: Step-by-Step through each Section
Slide69Thank you for attending!