The Ins and Outs of IEPs: Top 10 Tips
Tip #1
Dress for Respect
Tip #2
When you sit down at the table never forget YOU are the expert on your child.
Tip #3
Listen to what's said and HOW it's said about your child...you can learn a lot about both your child and their teachers/therapists in an IEP, and not just about they are doing scholastically.
Tip #4
Make sure you know what's worth fighting for. And what you are able to sacrifice.
Tip #5
What if you sign off on your IEP and then think better of it?? And some out of the norm thoughts on full inclusion....
Tip #6
Get to know your child's teachers and therapists.
Tip #7
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Tip #8
Specific warning, confession time, and why I know all these tips...
Tip #9
As important as IEP day is, the no brainer is to stay on top of it throughout the year and make sure that it is put into practice.
Tip # 10
The most important thing about an IEP is that you keep it in perspective. It is merely a tool in the process of empowering your child.
Very good tips!!! Great post...
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