List and describe educator's responsibilities before, during, and after the IEP meetings. Before the meeting

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

• Gather information about the student.
• Contact parents to determine needs for the meeting (i.e. time and place)
• Encourage the family to invite an advocate to the IEP meeting.
• Give notice of the meeting.
• Confirm attendance for individuals that need to attend.
• Develop a draft of the IEP in consultation with parents and other teachers
• Provide training on the IEP process and meetings.

During the meeting
• Opening the meeting by stating the purpose of the meeting, performing introductions, and informing parents of their legal rights.
• Present and review assessment data.
• Affirm student's strengths and accomplishments.
• Solicit input from families.
• Be careful not to "talk down" to family members or to "talk above" parents' understanding.
• Listen and reflect when disagreements arise to keep open communication lines.
• Treat parents as key decision makers.
• Understand the families' needs when addressing levels of participation.
• When making decisions about services, consider family routines and resources.
• Provide parents with information necessary to make decisions and understand their child's situation.

After the meeting
• Plan how to follow-up on items discussed in the meeting and when and how to report progress.
• Provide all attendees with copies of the IEP.
• Keep current on progress towards IEP goals.