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IEP General Purposes

An IEP creates an opportunity for teachers, parents, school administrators, etc. to work together with students to improve education of student.

IEP Components

1.)Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance

2.)Measurable Annual Goals

3.)Measuring and Reporting Progress

4.)Description of Special Education Services

5.)Statement of Participation in the Regular Education Program

6.)Program and Testing Modifications

7.)Statement of Length and Duration of Services

8.)Statement of Transition Services

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sources:
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/face-facts-disability-rights

https://kidcompanions.com/improve-school-life-disabled-children-infographic/

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Disability Facts | Piktochart Visual Editor

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https://quizlet.com/_5omhf6

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About Special Kids

A “parent to parent” organization that answers questions and provides support, information, and resources. Includes parents and family members of children with special needs to help other families who experience similar situations with their children.

Art Mix (formerly VSA Indiana)

Changes the lives of people with disabilities through the creation of art.

Family Voices Indiana

A family-led organization that provides information, education, training, outreach, and peer support to families of children with special health care needs and the professionals who serve them.

Families United for Support and Encouragement

Also known as FUSE, Families United for Support and Encouragement provides information, resources, and support to families raising children with disabilities of all types. They hold monthly meetings, have a bi-monthly newsletter, and other activities.

http://insource.org/resources/links/indiana-organizations/

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A least restrictive environment ensures that children with disabilities are educated with students who don't have disabilities to the maximum extent. Everyone involved in a least restrictive environment benefits from it. Teachers learn and become better as they are faced with new things. Students without disabilities learn how to be respectful and kind. Students with disabilities gain confidence and more understanding. They also can become more sociable. The goal of a least restrictive environment is to have the right teacher to ensure that the student is included in activities, but at the same time doesn't take away from other students and teaches as they normally would any other day. Adjustments can be made to ensure that any student with special needs is gaining as much as they can. Damian, from the YouTube video, used a Dynabox (for talking) and picture/word cards that he could point to.