IEP Development and Implementation Considerations

Transcript:IEP Development and Implementation Considerations:
IEP Development and Implementation Considerations for the 2020-21 School Year September 2020 How To View This Presentation In a group as part of a school or department Individually With and IEP available and using the stop/start feature of the recording play back Agenda 3 Strategies and Reflections for the 2020-21 School Year 4 Challenging Times For Everyone 5 Considerations for Delivering Instruction Have an assigned school staff communicate weekly with families and students (social workers, counselors, transition coordinators, teachers) Guide families to set up a daily/ weekly schedule that works for them Review goals, lessons plans, making sure they are accessing information Brainstorm household items/resources/activities that could enhance instruction Considerations for Delivering Instruction Provide resources Share materials – teacher or school webpages, email, hard copies mailed home Think about what you use in the classroom, visuals, assistive technology. Videos –live group and 1:1 chats, recorded videos on lessons (keep to < 15 minutes) Subscription access – lots are free, may be able to provide passcodes or set up link through school’s webpage Transition Related Activities Workplace Readiness Explore-work.com myFUTURE.com – Career Skills to Pay the Bills Realityworks Curriculum Dr. Kit - Essential Skills Life skills – Household chores (cleaning room, dishes, laundry, taking out garbage, setting table, inventorying household supplies); meal planning (grocery list, shopping, cooking); money skills; outside/yard maintenance; importance of good hygiene. Transition Related Activities Job readiness/ exploration The Career Index Plus (TCI+) https://www.careeronestop.org/ExploreCareers/explore-careers.aspx https://www.mynextmove.org Road Trip Nation - YouTube Channel Dr. Kit Career Videos Virginia Career View * Contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation office/ Counselor about remote and coordinated Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Transition Related Activities Transition Assessments – Student and parent transition surveys many on-line assessments of self- determination, career interests and strengths, etc. Transition Assessment Matrix www.transitioncoalition.org Personal Preference Indicators: A Guide for Planning Life Course Framework I’m Determined.org Social Skills - practice using various media to keep in contact with family and friends – phone calls, text, FaceTime, social media (safely), Zoom, etc. Transition Related Activities Even though this is a challenging time, this can be an opportune time for in-depth, person-centered transition planning with students, their families, and other IEP team members. Discuss what a meaningful day / week will look like Work, learn, play, and healthy living Discuss what supports the student/family will need post-school Discover agency linkages the student/family may need Face to Face Learning Ultimately take care of yourself and