60 Seconds on IEPs(from Ideal Lives)

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Step number one in becoming a special education diplomat is the

ability to speak with confidence and authority. That means

understanding the IEP process.

Here are 3 resources to help:

1. The Parents IEP Report - This 16 page report offers tips on

what to do before, during and after the actual IEP meeting. It also

walks you through the process of identifying how best to support

your child based on his/her individual needs and strengths.

http://www.kidstogether.org/iepd-a.htm

2. Special Education Rights & Responsibilities - Chapter 4 of this

very comprehensive resource on special education rights and

responsibilities covers the IEP process. It was updated in

December, 2005 to reflect recent changes in the law. **this resource is

available in English, Korean, Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese***

http://www.pai-ca.org/PUBS/504001SpecEdIndex.htm

3. Special Education in Plain Language - This handbook, created in

Wisconsin, is one of my favorites because it explains things in

language that is easier to understand.

http://www.cesa7.k12.wi.us/sped/Parents/plainlanguageindex.htm

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