IEP Basics
What does IEP stand for? (notes)
Individualized Education Program
What is one good thing (benefit) that comes from having an IEP? (notes)
Personalized learning, extra support, accommodations, tracking progress
What is an accommodation? (notes)
A change that helps a student learn better in class
Who helps coordinate your IEP? (notes)
Case manager
What is one thing inside of an IEP (accomo_____, go___ls, etc.)
Goals, services, accommodations, progress tracking
What is self-advocacy?
Speaking up for your own needs
Name one common accommodation for assignments
Extra time, quiet room, having questions read aloud
What does a special education teacher do?
Provides specialized instruction and helps with accommodations
Who is the IEP designed to help? (notes)
Students who might benefit from support in school, one student at a time
Name one way to practice self-advocacy for your IEP?
Knowing your IEP, communicating clearly, being confident, asking questions (making sure you have accommodations you might need, etc.)
How can accommodations help you in school?
They provide the support needed to succeed
What is co-teaching? (notes)
When a general education teacher and a special education teacher work together
What is the main purpose of an IEP? (notes)
To help a student to succeed in school.
Why is it important to understand your IEP? (notes)
So you can use it to help you succeed and advocate for your needs in case something is missed.
What should you do if an accommodation isn’t working for you?
Talk to your case manager or special education teacher about making changes
Name one benefit of co-teaching.
More support, diverse teaching strategies, personalized help, more people to circulate the room
How often go IEP's get changed
Once a year (annually)
What should you do if you don’t understand something in your IEP?
Ask your case manager or special education teacher for clarification
Give an example of an accommodation outside of quizzes or tests.
Preferential seating (sitting closer to the board), using a calculator, breaks during class
What is the purpose of SEL class
To develop and strengthen social emotional skills and get support in other areas like homework completion and problem solving.