Tracking Success: Using Data Collection to Monitor Student Behavior
In education, the term “data” is often heard throughout the day. In the early childhood (EC) world, “data” is especially emphasized when discussing students involved in the referral process, reevaluations, annual IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). This article will focus on how to create a daily data collection sheet for students with a BIP.
Creating Success: How to Hold a Positive and Productive IEP Meeting
If you teach special education, it often feels like teaching is a part time job compared to the amount of paperwork and meetings that you have to hold. I have found that an organized meeting is an art. Perfect this and you will find that you have more time as well as better relationships with your parents and team members. The following have been tips and tricks that have helped me over the years.
Positive Parent Participation for an Annual IEP
Now that you understand what to expect during an annual IEP meeting, how can you as a parent or guardian be a positive contributing member of the IEP team? Communication, kindness and flexibility are important characteristics to bring to the table.
What Can I Expect During an Annual IEP Meeting?
It is that time of year again; or maybe a year has passed since your child qualified for special education through the referral process. You open the bookbag or email and find an invitation to your child’s annual IEP meeting. If your child has qualified for an IEP, you will be invited to this annual meeting. What can you expect?
Referral Process for an IEP
I have conducted hundreds of IEP meetings over the course of my career. One thing I realized was that many parents struggle to understand the process of obtaining an IEP as well as keep up with the many acronyms casually slung around the room. In fact as you read this you may ask, what does IEP actually stand for?