Favorite Foods
My favorite food is Chicken Fajitas!
Who is Caro
My favorite food is Chicken Enchiladas
Who is Omar
I like forensic files and Explained on Netflix
Who is Kristen
While the two words sound similar, they mean different things.
An accommodation changes how a student learns the material. A modification changes what a student is taught or expected to learn. Here is a chart that explains the differences.
Quick Questions
This activity is where students can freely and comfortable answer the simple question.
For example, What would you do with a million dollars, if you could have a hippo or elephant which would you rather have? Why
Describe your personality by using ice cream flavors
My favorite food is Pad Kra Pao Gai, which is Spicy Thai Basil Chicken)
Who is Kayde
My favorite food is Tacos
Who is Jessica
I'm a die hard Lord of the Rings fan
Who is Sienna
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act- IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a four-part piece of American legislation that ensures students with a disability are provided with Free Appropriate Public Education that is tailored to their individual needs.
Choose your Favorite
Another great icebreaker that can be used at the start of your meeting is to have your team members answer a couple of personal questions. Keep in mind that these questions should be fun and light, think about your company culture to determine the best questions that can be asked.
1. Who is your favorite villain?
2. What is the best way to eat pizza?
3. What sound or noise do you love?
4. Which skill or talent would you love to have?
My favorite food is Steak and Potatos
Who is Cinthya
My favorite food is Chips and Salsa so many others, I love food!
Who is Wendy
My favorite book is the thief of always
Who is Nicodemus
What should you bring to an IEP meeting?
Documents you'll want to bring with you might include the IEP student's schedule, data from assessments, online programs, and in-class activities; and a log of any behavioral issues and intervention strategies used to help resolve them. Be prepared to discuss the acc/mod you are providing the student.
Doodle Away
Many say that doodling during the meeting helps people to be more attentive and creative. At the beginning of your meeting, ask your teammates to grab a pen and a piece of paper and doodle away.
When the meeting is coming to an end, have your teammates share their artwork with the rest of the colleagues by showing their papers into the camera.
My favorite food is Minsef or Pho.
Who is Omkulthoom
My favorite food is Tacos!!!
Who is Monika
Once Upon a Time
Who is Cinthya
How should you start the meeting?
Always start off on a positive note when discussing the student.
IEP meetings have a reputation for sometimes being tense or emotional, so it’s important to acknowledge and praise progress when you can. Improvement happens one day at a time, so always acknowledge the little signs of development when you see them
Put the Record On
Help your students loosen up a little with some music. Have someone from your class be the meeting DJ and play some funky music to help calm their bodies
My favorite food is a Breakfast Burrito
Who is Alyse
Lasagna
Dee
Bukowski- Absence of the Hero
Who is Jessica
Who should be at an IEP meeting?
Student, parent/s, General education Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Liaison, School director/Principal, SLP,OT, PT and an interpreter if necessary. Basically, anyone the student see's and is receiving services from.
Emoji Check-in
Ask students to draw a picture or find one off the internet of an emoji that describes how they are feeling at that moment. The students can privately share that with you, or choose to share with the whole class.