IEP Meetings Building Compassion and Conversation by https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p Key Takeaways for Preschool Staff en-us 2021-08-27 19:53:12 UTC 2021-08-31 23:05:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f308.png "my ability to truly listen was sometimes clouded by my worries or unfamiliarity with the jargon and paperwork" cowgal_brooke https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708182050 2021-08-31 22:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708182050 https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708184818 “You can develop that trust over time through courageous conversations, dependable follow-through, and deep listening”]]> 2021-08-31 22:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708184818 https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708185803 "Need time and compassion to make sense of life-changing news"]]> 2021-08-31 22:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708185803 what educators need to understand is that , although families care deeply about their child, they did not have a choice about being in this partnership cowgal_brooke https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708186247 2021-08-31 22:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708186247 Educators who are strong problem solvers often unintentionally rush to solutions cowgal_brooke https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708188186 The desire to "fix it" can... interfere with listening and obtaining a fuller picture

]]> 2021-08-31 23:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708188186 "Listen to the family's music, asking open-ended questions that encourage the family to share what they value and hope for" cowgal_brooke https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708189715 2021-08-31 23:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708189715 Everyone comes to the meeting with their own set of priorities. https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708189816 2021-08-31 23:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708189816 Empathy is at the bottom and at the highest needed level. Educators need to focus on understanding parents feelings about their child and the entire process as a first step and as a second step share these feelings of understanding and acceptance with parents. https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708189914 2021-08-31 23:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708189914 https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708190423 "A key aspect of a planning meeting is to ensure that each perspective, especially the family's is discussed in detail. Educators need to take off their earbuds and listen to the family's music."]]> 2021-08-31 23:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708190423 Replace jargon with conversation. https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708190480 2021-08-31 23:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708190480 Acknowledge the parents feelings, remind them of all the strengths they have. Offer continued support. https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708190619 2021-08-31 23:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708190619 Parents didn't choose to be at this table. We need to help them understand that although we are looking at the challenges that their child is facing; it doesn't change the wonderful things that we see in their child. https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708191257 2021-08-31 23:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708191257 https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708192478 "Understanding the family's perspective, listening to its music, using a friendly planning tool, and encouraging the participation of the student and peers can create a more productive experience as the team members work together toward their common goal-the well-being of the child"]]> 2021-08-31 23:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cowgal_brooke/6nv45z9bcaxcp08p/wish/1708192478