Student-led IEP Meetings
Mon, 08/12/2013 - 12:26 — Nancy Johnson
Strategy Category:
Meeting diverse student needs
Grade Level:
Middle/Junior High
High School
Content Area:
Special Education
Materials or Resources:
All resources needed for a typical IEP meeting
Preparation:
No preparation necessary
Activity Length:
0minutes
Activity or Strategy Description:
One of the most important things for a student with an IEP is to understand his/er own needs and disability. Although I am still in charge of the actual IEP, I let my student take leadership in discussing all parts of the IEP. Not only does this allow the student to have a greater understanding, but he/she is also more accountable because the document and its contents mean something to him/her. Parents also enjoy that it is not a one-sided discussion of things they may not understand.