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D I R E C T I O N S

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BEFORE going through this module, download your guided notes and complete the self-assessment rating your prior knowledge on this topic from 1 to 5. As you're going through this module, jot down ideas, questions, future goals and reflections. To download, click on the picture to your left or here. 


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W A T C H   P P T

Make sure to download your Guided Notes.

V I E W   C L I P S

Writing IEPs and Hosting IEP Meetings

Choose at least 4 videos
​Writing Meaningful IEPs
Provides suggestions for  writing meaningful and measurable IEP goals for students with severe disabilities. 
IEP Meeting Tips
Here are some tips for hosting a successful IEP meeting. 
ABCD - Audience, Behavior, Criteria, How Demonstrated & Documented
Dr. Beth Ackerman talks about the importance of writing measurable goals and objectives. 
Writing the PLAAFP
Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance statements are critical in your IEP. Here are some tips! 
IEP Overview
Watch a brief overview of an IEP and it's components. 

Do's and Don'ts of IEP Meetings
This video starts with an IEP nightmare! Watch how a poorly planned IEP meeting can be detrimental to students and their family. 

Parent's Role in the IEP Process

Choose at least 4 videos
Parents are the Expert on Their Child
Here's a reminder of how much parents bring to the IEP Process. 

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Relationships w/Parents Matter!
Hear from this parent how communication with her child's teacher matters and builds a trusting relationship. 
Parental Involvement
Dr. Markay Wilson answers questions about parental involvement in the IEP process as well as student involvement measures. 
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Tips for Parent Communication
​"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"...Learn ways to improve parent communication BEFORE getting to the IEP. 
Parent's Role in the IEP Process
Hear from a mom first-hand about the importance of receiving support from other parents. How can you connect parents/guardians in your classrooms? 
Tips for Difficult Situations
Sometimes IEP meetings can be stressful. Here are some tips for working through these situations. 

R E A D   A R T I C L E S   A N D   E X P L O R E   R E S O U R C E S

Choose at least 4 articles or resources
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Tips for writing the PLAAFP
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10 Steps for Writing Effective IEP Goals
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IEP Goal Banks are your friends!
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Writing IEP Goals & Collecting Data
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IEP Goal Banks for Functional Goals
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Tips for Planning & Hosting IEP Meetings

A C A D E M I C   R E S O U R C E S

If you have access to academic journals through your previous university program or school district, here are some additional suggested readings:
  • Decision making process:
    ​Capizzi, A. (2008). From assessment to annual goal: Engaging a decision-making process in writing measurable IEPs. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 41, 1, 18-25.  
  • A user's guide:
    Hauser, M. (2017). The essential and interrelated components of evidence-based IEPs: A user's guide. TEACHING Exceptional children, 49, 6, 420-428. 
  • Avoiding common mistakes:
    Yell, M., Katsiyannis, A., Ennis, R., Losinski, M., & Christle, C. (2016) Avoiding substantive errors in Individualized Educational Program development. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 49, 1, 31-40. 
  • Transition plans: 
    Szidon, K., Ruppar, A., & Smith, L., (2014). Five steps for developing effective transition plans for high school students with autism spectrum disorder. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 47, 3, 147-152. 

Questions / Comments

For comments or questions, email
​Dr. Carly Roberts at carober1@uw.edu.
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