the general education teacher’s role in the iep process courtney stockton
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The General Education Teacher’s Role in the IEP Process
Courtney Stockton
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“…no one with a disability can be excluded from participating in federally funded programs or activities, including elementary, secondary or postsecondary schooling.”-Terri Mauro
Matty Finishes the Race Video
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GenEd Teacher’s Responsibilities
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1) Know the area of disability
A) Note the actual qualifying disability
B) Ask the case manager about typical characteristics, strengths and weaknesses
2) Information for General Education Classroom
3) Accommodations/Modifications
A) If it is written in the IEP you MUST attempt to provide
B) Can be held personably liable
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GenEd Teacher’s Responsibilities
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4) May have to work on goals and PBSP in class
5) Other formsA) Surveys
B) Rating scalesC) Questionnaires
-These help fill in the PLAAFP page-Really helps case manager too
6) Attending meetings
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What To Do At An IEP MeetingBefore You Go
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A) Review the accommodations/modifications
2) This is the main area in which GenEd teachers get “questioned”
1) Be able to demonstrate how you are providing them in your class
B) Review all grade categories1) Homework
2) In Class Work 3) Test Grades 4) Other Relevant Information
C) Determine the student’s strengths, weaknesses, behavior and social skills
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What To Do At An IEP MeetingBefore You Go
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D) Decide how the student learns best in your class
E) Consult with case manager*This is optional but recommendedF) Prepare documentation of how s/he is performing on the goals relevant to your class
G) Plan to stay for the whole meeting
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What To Do At An IEP MeetingWhen You’re There
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1) Be an active participant
2) Ask questions
3) Make sure any accommodations/modifications discussed are appropriate in your class…but be creative and flexible!
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What To Do At An IEP MeetingWhen You’re There
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4) Always remember the studentA) Need to be able to access the curriculum
B) Fair does not mean equal-Ex. Use of Glasses
5) Sign the IEP
*If you leave before the end of the meeting, make sure IEP Team Member Excusal Form is completed.
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What To Do At An IEP MeetingAfter It’s Over
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1) Get a copy of the IEPA) Accommodations/Modifications
B) Goals
D) Behavior Plans2) Discuss your role in implementing the
IEP with the case manager3) Ask for demonstrations of the accommodations
C) STAR Participation
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Practical Tips
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1) All students are expected to master the standards BUT can show mastery in different ways
2) Individualized Instruction
A) HALO Planning (High, Average, Low, Other)
B) Alternative Assessments
3) Accommodate needs not mandates
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Practical Tips
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4) Do simple things to accommodate
A) Allow standing B) 59% vs. 0%
C) Take pictures of homework
D) iPods?
5) Use technology when possibleA) iPad/Tablet AppsB) Web
QuestsC) Edmodo.comD) Cell Phone Survey Websites
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Practical Tips
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6) Miscellaneous
A) Patience B) Creativity
C) Focus on Organization7) Try co-teaching
8) Accommodations Cheat Sheet-Appendix A9) Accommodations Checklist-Appendix B
10) Information for General Education Classroom -Appendix C11) Student Progress Check-Appendix D
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Appendix AAccommodations Cheat Sheet
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Small Group-Means Sped classes or small groups for standardized testing.
Preferential Seating-A seat that will most benefit the student’s learning (In front, close to the teacher, in the back, close to the door.
Extra Time on Tests-Students can finish a test later, either at lunch, after school, or in a directed studies/study hall class. Student needs to tell the teacher that they have not finished at the end of the allotted time and make arrangements as to when they will finish.Extra Time on Assignments-Usually for long term assignments. Students need to arrange the details BEFORE the due date. Often, an extra percentage of time is agree upon.
Directions Given in a Variety of Ways-Explain the directions in a way the student understands or until they understand how to do the required task. This could mean the student will need to come back later for further clarification.
Written Directions-Step by step directions that are pre-written for the student.
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Appendix AAccommodations Cheat Sheet
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Test Directions Simplified or Clarified-Tell the student what they need to do on that question or section.
On Task Reminders-Keep the student focused on the assignment by giving cues. Could be as simple as pointing to the paper.
Test Directions/Items read to Student-Read the test directions or questions to the student.
Test in Sped/Resource Room-Work with the student’s case manager to determine a time and method for delivering and taking the test so the student can take it in a quiet place.
Increased Verbal Response Time-Allow the student longer to respond before moving to another student.
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Appendix BAccommodations Checklist
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Appendix BAccommodations Checklist
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Appendix CInformation for General Education Classroom
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Appendix DStudent Progress Check
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Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
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Accommodations/Modifications
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Excusal Form
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