5 Part Resource Series- Part 1:Getting Ready for An IEP Meeting- Student Strengths and Interests; Parent Concerns

Hey there!

IEP meetings can be tricky.  As a former Special Educator, I realize that there are typically a lot of people sitting around a table or in a virtual classroom that appear to know more about the child than the parent does.  Well most often this is not true but it still does not feel any less intimidating.  IEP meetings can also be tough because they can seem like a kid bashing session.  This should never be the case.  If you attend a meeting and it turns into this situation, please speak up to the administrator on the team.  They should be moderating the meeting effectively to not allow such behavior.  

An IEP meeting should be a productive and relationship building/strengthening activity.  All parties should leave the meeting feeling good and confident that all will be moving forward in a direction towards success.  One of the best ways to contribute to the positive outcome of an IEP meeting is to arrive prepared.  To assist with this, I am starting a 5 part resource series entitled "Getting Ready for an IEP Meeting".  Each part of this resource will contain a worksheet that parents or caregivers can complete and bring to the meeting with them.  This will ensure that they can be an active part of the meeting and be able to effectively communicate important information about their child.

The 5 parts of the resource will be as follows:

Part 1   Student Strengths and Interests; Parent Concerns

Part 2   Positive Behavioral Strategies and Assistive Technology Needs

Part 3   Goals and Testing Accommodations

Part 4   Transition Needs

Part 5   Related Services and Accommodations

The first part of the series involves Student Strengths and Interests and Parent Concerns.  Please see worksheet here:

The form is uploaded as a picture (Blogger, eh....) and should be printable as a full size document.  If not, I will be happy to email you a copy of the form.  Please email me at theinterventiongal@gmail.com.

Enjoy and I look forward to sending out Part 2!

Colleen