Today’s topic is Goals and Objectives within the IEP. But before you can do anything with an IEP you must first define your child’s needs clearly and specifically.
Goals and Objectives MUST be written after much of the initial IEP preparation is already done. You have already prepared for the IEP by brainstorming your child’s strengths and weaknesses (or you should have), you have brainstormed possible accommodations, modifications, you have gathered all of your documents, and you have mustered up a positive attitude.
Now, FINALLY, its time to evaluate everything and create the goals and objectives with the entire team. …read more

When we talk about IEPs, or Individualized Education Plans, we are not just talking about goals and benchmarks that your child needs to meet (and that the teacher needs to teach to) but we are also talking about accommodations that the IEP teams needs to make to ensure that your child meets those goals and state benchmarks.
When creating an IEP the entire team must evaluate all types of 7. accommodations that your child might need in order to be successful.
Accommodations are: adjustments to make sure kids have equal access to curriculum and a way to be successful.
An accommodation is …read more

Individual Education Plans can be VERY confusing for parents AND teachers and most parents are anxious, confused, and feel inadequate when they go into an IEP. I am a former teacher and am now in the role of a parent. I never thought that I would be the parent of a special needs child nor would I be having to fight for what he needs but that is exactly what I do every year for him.
I am actually in a unique situation in that I AM a former teacher and I do understand the educational jargon. I understand how to …read more