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IEP Meeting Checklist for Parents: A Pocket Guide

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The next time an IEP meeting is coming up, review your IEP checklist to ensure you know what to bring and what to know so you can get the most out of your meeting.

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a skilled, dedicated, and results-driven instructor with 7+ years of experience in supporting students with special needs in the General Education setting. I have extensive understanding of Special Education deadlines and law. I guide our Special Education staff, manage a full caseload, collaborate with General Education staff, and facilitate Individualized Education Plan meetings on a daily basis. I currently attain a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology from California State University Stanislaus and a Cleared Education Specialist Instruction Credential, with an emphasis in Mild to Moderate Disabilities, from the National Hispanic University. I am currently enrolled at National University and working toward my Masters degree in Special Education, with an emphasis in mild to moderate disabilities.

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2017 - Present
- Provide day-to-day instructional coaching to prepare an intern teacher to become an effective Special Education classroom teacher for the 2020-21 school year.
- Host intern teacher in the classroom and allow them to take increasing responsibility of teaching the class.
- Provide 1-2 hours of coaching and support each week by sharing lesson plans, coaching in how to measure student progress against IEP goals, role playing difficult conversations, or brainstorming alternative approaches to support student behavior.

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2018 - Present
- Facilitate Special Education Department meetings in an effort to collaborate and norm on strategies that promote student achievement and progress
- Attend and actively participate in school site’s Curriculum Council to proactively problem solve issues that occur regarding academics and student achievement
- Facilitate communication among District personnel, School Administrators, and Special Education staff regarding Special Education matters that directly affect students
-Support new Special Education teachers, advising on circumstantial situations that occur in the school/on caseload. In addition, suggest professional development sessions in order to improve work quality and productivity
-Maintain own caseload of students with IEPs by working on their goals on a regular basis, developing and implementing curriculum through a Guided Studies course, and prepping/facilitating IEP meetings.

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2012 - Present
- Determine student eligibility for academic and social services through appropriate formal assessment measures.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that reflect analysis of assessment data and prioritized goals and objectives.
- Conduct Individualized Education Plan (IEP) reviews and reevaluations of students in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Use a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques to establish learning goals and to plan, differentiate and modify instruction.
-  Collaborate with colleagues and the broader professional community to support student
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Looking for an organization or website to provide you with more information on a special education or disability topic? Start here!

Support Organizations for Families

The Federation for Children with Special Needs ( http://fcsn.org/index.php)
The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides information, support and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners and their communities. We are committed to listening to and learning from families, and encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those with disabilities.

Family Voices ( http://www.familyvoices.org)
Family Voices aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Through our national network, we provide families with tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families, and serve as a trusted resource on health care. For example, since 1982, Support for Families of Children with Disabilities has offered information, education, and parent-to-parent support free of charge to families of children with any kind of disability, concern, or special health care need in San Francisco. Support for Families is the coordinating office for Family Voices of California, a statewide collaborative of locally-based parent-run centers working to ensure quality health care for children and youth with special needs.

Assistive Technology

Learning Disabilities

Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Development Disorder

Communication Disabilities

Visual Impairment

Brain/Spinal Cord Injury

Epilepsy Foundation ( http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/)
The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to stop seizures and SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy), find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy through efforts including education, advocacy and research to accelerate ideas into therapies.

Teacher Resources

DREAMMS for Kid( http://www.dreamms.org/)
DREAMMS for Kids is an Assistive Technology information clearinghouse and search facility. Founded in 1988 by the parents of a child with Down syndrome, DREAMMS (an acronym for Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills), is committed to increasing the use of computers, high-quality instructional technology and assistive technologies for children with special needs in schools, homes and the workplace.

Legal/Advocacy Information and Resources

National Disability Rights Network ( http://www.ndrn.org/index.php)
Every single day, our Network protects and advocates for the rights of people with disabilities across the United States and the territories. We fight to end abuse and neglect where we find it. We assist people in finding and keeping their jobs and work with kids, parents and schools to combat bullying and ensure educational opportunities for students with disabilities.

Wrightslaw ( http://www.wrightslaw.com/)
Parents, educators, advocates and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.

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Special Education Resources and Links for Parents and Teachers

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Looking for an organization or website to provide you with more information on a special education or disability topic? Start here! The Federation for Children with Special Needs ( http://fcsn.org/index.php) The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides information, support and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners and their communities.

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Resources - Special Education Guide | National PTA

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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Parents and families want the best for their family members. The Parents and Families Resource page brings together U.S. Department of Education-funded centers, department programs, and additional information of interest for parents and families.

Visit the IDEA Statute and Regulations and Policy Support pages for more specific, searchable IDEA law and policy information.

IDEA-Related Centers

The Department's Office of Special Education Programs ( OSEP) supports projects that provide information and technical assistance to families of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.

These projects also support families whose children are suspected of having a disability or developmental delay or who may be inappropriately identified as needing special education and related services.

Information and assistance from these OSEP-funded projects are available free of charge. Families can find information about IDEA-specific topics through these centers.

The Parent Training and Information Centers (PTI) provide services in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Pacific entities. PTIs are a rich source of information and training especially for parents, including parents whose primary language is not English or themselves have special training needs.

In addition, Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRC) throughout the country serve targeted, underserved communities.

To find the PTI or CPRC that serves your community or to locate additional informational materials for families, visit the Center on Parent Information and Resources.

For additional information about OSEP discretionary grant recipients, visit the Resource Centers' page or view OSEP IDEAs That Work.

IDEA Topic Areas

OSEP, along with other Department offices, Federal agencies, and OSEP discretionary grant recipients, provides numerous IDEA-topic area resources.

For Federal resources for IDEA stakeholders on college- and career-readiness standards, tool kits, topic issues in education, intervention IDEA briefs, and a resource library, visit OSEP IDEAs That Work.

For more specific resources on a variety of IDEA topics, visit the Topic Areas resource page. This resource page includes information and resources from the Department, other Federal agencies, and federally-funded technical assistance centers.

Early Learning

The Department has prioritized early learning in an effort to support our nation's youngest learners. A variety of resources and links to early learning-specific resources can be found on the Department's Early Learning Website.

Military Families

The Military-Connected Children with Disabilities page highlights resources to support states, parents, families, and others to meet the unique needs of military-connected children with disabilities and ensure the timely provision of required early intervention and special education and related services.

Disability Specific Groups

Numerous national, state, and local disability-specific groups exist in support of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and their families.

The Department does not endorse particular groups and organizations; however, parents and families are encouraged to contact their Parent Training and Information Center. Parents and families may also find it helpful to connect with research groups and organizations that provide information and support for their child's disability.

Other Resources

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Parents and Families - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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Parents and families want the best for their family members. The Parents and Families Resource page brings together U.S. Department of Education-funded centers, department programs, and additional information of interest for parents and families. Visit the IDEA Statute and Regulations and Policy Support pages for more specific, searchable IDEA law and policy information.