IEP Analysis

Robin Woodard

rwoodard@houstonisd.org

Sharon Cole-Braxton

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IEP Analysis Tool:

Best Practice

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Introduction• Who are we?

• Needed materials (smartphone, tablet or laptop, red/green Spoons)

• Today’sMeet.com

• Ground rules (silence cell phones, participate, have fun)

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Go to:

http://todaysmeet.com/IEPtoolanalysis

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I understand

I don’t understand

Outcomes

• Gain an understanding of how to analyze the required components of an IEP

• Provide technical assistance to staff involved with the development of IEP

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Agenda

• Icebreaker (Four Corners)

• Current Practices

• Overview of Analysis Tool (Layout)

• Check for Understanding

• Case Study and Group Activity

• Reflections

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ICE-

BREAKER:

Four Corners

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How We Got Here

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Feedback must be positive and constructive.

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IEP Analysis Tool•Who will use it•Knowing expectations•One model

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IEP Analysis ToolHow we will provide professional development

Digital Resources Needed for Training

One of the following:

• Smart phone• Laptop

• I padOffice of Special Education ServicesThe Houston Independent School District

The ultimate

goal is to make

the most out of

the face-to-face

time

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How This Works

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Is there any evidence that the student participated in transition planning or provided input in the IEP meeting?

I don’t see his name on the

signature page

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1. ONLINE PRE-ASSIGNMENTS 2. ON-SITE SESSION 3. REMOTE MONITORING

Participants will review an IEP associated with their school type (Elementary, Middle, High) and complete some activities on their own. They will come to the face-to-face session prepared and knowledgeable about IEP content, and have a solid understanding of how the IEP Analysis Tool (Tool) works.

Assignments•Review IEP using the Tool•Answer survey questions •Create account to utilize digital interaction during training

During the onsite session, participants will collaborate with their peers and review the IEP case study and compare their findings to a completed Tool that will be provided during the session. At the end of the session, participants will identify the areas of the IEP that users find most difficult and create a short resource guide that they can use with department chairpersons, teachers and other users.

Discussion Topics•ARD/IEP Process•How to provide positive feedback

Upon returning to their work locations and campuses, participants will have an opportunity to debrief with their program specialists on their initial analysis review. They will also have an opportunity to participate in a webinar to receive feedback from the presenters and share their thoughts with peers.

Discussion Topics•Debrief on initial review•How to provide assistance to users

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Do you understand how we got here

and how we plan to do professional development?

Demonstration of the IEP

Analysis Tool

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CASE STUDYGROUP 1: Information Reviewed and ConsideredGROUP 2: Supporting Documentation

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