FERPA and IDEA also allows parents or designated caregivers to request student records or to have the records amended if they believe there is incorrect information. They also require that student records be kept in a secure location and a record of access be maintained (Surprenant & Miller, 2022).

Student information should only be shared with relevant IEP stakeholders and staff that work directly with the student. Student data collection should be kept in a secure location and any files that are removed from the office should be checked out and returned promptly.

1. Maintaining challenging expectations

2. Exercising professional judgement and competence

3. Inclusive participation

4. Collaborating with other service providers

5. Developing relationships with our families

6. using evidence and data to inform our instruction

7. Protecting their physical and psychological safety

8. Not engaging in or tolerating practices that harm students with disabilities

9. Upholding all laws, regulations, and policies and advocate for changes that are needed

10. Advocating for resources and conditions that will improve learning outcomes

11. Actively engage in professional organizations

12. Help with the growth and dissemination of knowledge and skills

(CEC, 2015)

• Notification of Conference is provides to the parent/caregiver 10-days before the meeting to inform them of the date, time, and location of the meeting, reason for the meeting, and persons attending the meeting.

• IEP Draft is required to be sent to the parent for review 3 school days before the scheduled meeting.

(ISBE, 2020)

General education teachers should send any IEP documents home with the designated student when they are provided to you. Related service personnel should ensure that any information needed for IEP documents are recorded before the 3-day draft is due to be sent home.

Collaboration is when all the IEP stakeholders work together to share their resources,knowledge, ideas, and expertise to develop goals and strategies for students.

(Wells Griffith, 2024)

https://www.sessionlab.com/methods/vision-board-creation

This open line of communication will provide opportunities for the stakeholders to collaborate and work together to develop strategies, lesson adaptations, accommodations, and share and discover resources to help the students' be successful in an inclusive environment. Frequent collaboration between special education and general education teachers provides a sense of empowerment among the educators involved and cultivates an environment of respect and empathy for the students (Parallel, n.d.).

Collaboration and communication work together to set and maintain common goals, problem solve any concerns that may develop in a prompt manner, and discuss any obstacles that may prevent implementing any accommodations or modifications needed for the student. Working together as a cohesive unit creates an environment of respect and improved learning outcomes for the students involved.

1. Identifying clear common goals and visions aligned with the curriculum and IEP goals and what the desired outcomes of the collaboration are.

2. Assess individual needs and strengths to determine additional supports that may be needed for them to access the curriculum.

3. Establish benchmarks to monitor progress and growth towards the goals and determine what adjustments need to be made.

4. Collaborate to design inclusive lessons that integrate accommodations, modifications, and strategies. If applicable, utilize the time to create co-teaching lessons to ensure all students' needs are meet.

5. Determine what resources are needed for the student and pool them together with each person's expertise to create a cohesive and inclusive learning environment.

6. Discuss skills, training, and strategies that educators may need to learn and collaborate to develop professional development opportunities.

(Parallel, n.d.; Project Idea, 2024)

1. Determine how you will share information and updates such as email or a shared document platform. This can be utilized for questions, updates, student needs and progress, strategies, and adjustments that might need to be made. Keeping this information in a shared space allows everyone on the team access to the information and a dedicated space for collaboration.

2. Regularly share any updates, progress, needs, and adjustments to allow for prompt problem-solving and celebrations for successes.

3. Be clear, concise, and specific when communicating to avoid misunderstanding. When reviewing communications, be respectful of your team members perspectives, questions, and insights to maintain a positive environment with a solution-oriented mindset.

4. Be flexible with how other team members may need to communicate their ideas.

(Parallel, n.d.)

A vision board is a visualization of your goals and aspirations and help foster motivation (Inspire Team, 2024). The team could work with the student to develop their personal goals or they could make it a team building activity and everyone could create their own and share it with the team.