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Transcript of Student-led IEPs Presented by: Mrs. Ellis Wilder Waite Elementary Schools.
Did you know you have an exceptionality?
What are your strengths?
What are your weak areas?
What do you need school to do for you?
Think about these questions:
IEP stands for Individualized Education
Program.Your IEP talks about: •your special needs, •what skills you need to improve, •what you’ll do in school this year, •what services your school will provide, and •where your learning will take place.
What is an IEP?
What is the purpose of the IEP?
The IEP is a blueprint for your educational program. The IEP is to make sure that you, your family, and school staff knows what your educational program will be this year.
Why do you need an IEP?
Because it is the law.
Because your IEP helps your school to meet your
needs.
Because everyone needs to know what your education plan is.
Where is the IEP developed?
The IEP is developed during an IEP meeting, where the people who are concerned with your education meet, discuss, and develop your IEP goals and objectives for the next year.
Who comes to the meeting?
You
Your parents
Your teachers
Your counselor
Your principal
Your friend
Anyone you want to invite!
Other things about IEPsIEP meetings must be held at
least once a year.
You, or anyone who cares about your education, can ask for a meeting whenever they want.
Meetings usually last an hour but can take longer.
What is different about a Student-led IEP?
Students learn more about themselves and become more responsible for their
learning.
Students are able to express what they want in their own words.
Students help to write their IEP.
Students lead their own meeting.
Students help teachers to challenge them in class.
What should I do if I want to participate in
my IEP?
Tell your teachers and parents.
Review last year’s IEP
Think about your strengths and weaknesses in school
Help write new goals.
Practice what you want to say at your meeting.
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What does my IEP look like?
Review each section
Ask clarification questions
Highlight statements that you
disagree with
Add your own ideas for things you
think need to be added
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Cover Page (IEP Page 1)
Demographics-Name, address,
phone number, parents name,
grade, school
Exceptionality – Gifted, Disability or
Twice Exceptional – Gifted with a
Disability
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Student Profile (IEP Page 2)
Your Strengths
Your Educational Needs
What your parents think about your
strengths and needs
Your vision for your future
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Present Levels of Performance (3 and 4)
Intellect/Aptitude/Cognitive
Achievement/Academics
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Creativity/Divergent Thinking
Learning
Preferences/Styles/Overexcitabilities
Classroom Performance
Interests/Passion Areas
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Annual Goals and Objectives
What do I want to be able to do by this
time next year?
As you review your goals and objectives
+= completed goal/objective
- = incomplete goal/objective
?=disagreement with goal/objective
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Special Factors (IEP page 9)
Assistive Technology?
Communication Needs?
Need for Braille?
Limited English Proficiency?
Behavior?
ESY/State Tests
Extended School Year – not for gifted
State Tests – Gifted students do not get
accommodations
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Schedule of Services (IEP Page 11) What services do I need to achieve my goals and
objectives?
Least Restrictive Environment (IEP Page 12)
LRE means that gifted students are not removed from their general education peers unless their needs cannot be met in that environment.
Signatures (IEP Page 12)
Related Services
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Before the IEP
Complete an IEP Scavenger hunt to become familiar with
your IEP.
Read a Hank Zipzer book and fill out a sample IEP with Mrs.
Ellis
Create a vision statement for middle school
Create a summary of strengths to include in your IEP
Take a learning inventory to find out how you learn best.
Prepare a meeting invitation with Mrs. Ellis; your case
manager for individuals that will be asked to be at the iep.
Prepare an agenda with your case manager
Create a powerpoint presentation to follow during the
meeting
Create name tents for the people that come to the meeting
Know what to do if you have a question during the meeting
Know what to do if you become uncomfortable during the
meeting
IEP Scavenger Hunt
You will be given your IEP from 4th Grade. Using the information in the IEP, location information to answer the questions.
Creating your Vision Statement
• I will... be more determined to pass all my classes so that I will be able to play sports and so I can graduate. I will also practice harder to become a better runner
• "I dedicate myself to be the best basketball player that I can be. I will be the very best person that I can be. I will become confident in everything that I do in life. I will become a better student, friend, and son. My mission is to become more respectful and more responsible" -- Drew
Creating your Vision Statement
• My vision is to achieve my potential academically.• We want to see him become an independent
learner. His attention issues will be addressed in order for him to produce what he is capable of doing. We hope to see an increase in self-confidence along with independence. [Our child] has many interests for his future career. He had expressed an interest in becoming a music teacher, principal, judge, engineer, or architect.
Creating your Vision Statement
• The Team envisions [this child's] self flourishing in school and at home. They envisions [this child] as a well-adjusted student who is socially accepted by her peers and will reach her potential with academic success. They can see [this child] working more independently and with a strong sense of socially acceptable skills. She will become a strong writer who is able to organize her ideas and express in writing all the she can comprehend. In three years, Team expects that [this child] will transition successfully from middle school to high school on a college-bound track.
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At the IEP
Make Introductions
State the Purpose of the Meeting
Review the Agenda
Set the Ground Rules
Begin the IEP
You may follow a script or a power point
presentation if it is more comfortable for you
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Ground Rules
The IEP will start and end on time.Don't interrupt when another participant "has the floor." (This includes no “sidebar” conversations.)Don't criticize the ideas of others. (No put downs)Build on the ideas shared by others.Remain open-minded and non-judgmental.Everyone participates, no-one dominates.Complaints are okay when they come packaged with a solution.Make compromises when necessary.Stick to the Agenda and time frames.The Facilitator is empowered to enforce ground rules.
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The IEP Script – Elementary Sample
Hi, my name is _________________________. I am here to lead my IEP today. This is my mom/dad _____________________ and she/he is here to tell you how I’m doing at home.This is my teacher, _________________________ and he/she is here to tell you how I’m doing in class.This is Mrs. Lucht and she is here to tell you how I’m doing in my gifted services.My strengths are_________________ I need to work on___________Here’s a little more information about me. My learning style/preferences are_______________________________________My thinking style is __________________. My passions and interests are ____________________________________.
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The IEP Script – Elementary Sample
Mom/Dad, what do you think my strengths are? What do you think I need to work on? Mr./Mrs. _____________________ what do you think my strengths are? What do I need to work on?
These are my goals for this year ( See goals sheet) Here are the things I need to be successful in school this year (p. 9, 11, or 13) Now Mrs. Ellis will explain the legal papers. Thank you for coming to my IEP.