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Who Is the Parent?
Content type: Journal Article
Parental participation is a critical feature of IDEA, however the question of “who” is a parent often presents a challenge. With regard to educational decisions, states may include more options under the definition of a parent than those provided in the...
Developing Collaborative Partnerships With Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families During the IEP Process
Content type: Journal Article
Family participation in the special education process has been federally mandated for 40 years, and educators recognize that effective collaboration with their students’ families leads to improved academic and social outcomes for students. However, while...
Teacher Comment Sheet
Content type: Teacher Resource
This is a data gathering tool that can be used by special education teachers for an upcoming IEP or any meeting. The link to edit the template can be found here. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFvyWdigZk/fqxW2x-q_Bxt6JiPwYtkTg/edit
Mock IEP Peer Feedback Form
Content type: Teacher Resource
This form could be used for faculty instructing pre-service teachers and newly certified teachers how to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and conduct meetings with families, administrators, regular education teachers, and related service providers. Having pre-service teachers and newly certified teachers host mock IEP meetings with peers and offer feedback can be an excellent exercise to increase communication skills and professionalism.
Linking IEP Status to Parental Involvement for High School Students of First-Generation and Native-Born Families
Content type: Journal Article
As educators and policymakers increasingly use parental involvement as a mechanism to increase student achievement, scholars know surprisingly little about the disparities in frequencies of parental involvement for first-generation immigrant compared to...
Working Collaboratively with Diverse Families in the IEP Process
Content type: Webinar
Per the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), families of children with disabilities are equal stakeholders in IEP meetings. With the number of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds increasing each year, working...
Beyond the Dotted Line: Empowering Parents From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families to Participate
Content type: Journal Article
Parent participation in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process is a critical factor in improving the effectiveness of children’s special education programs and services. However, many families, particularly those from culturally and...
Illinois Council for Exceptional Children 2023 Fall Convention
Content type: Event
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The IEP Process: Essential Strategies for Special Education Teachers
Content type: Webinar
The IEP process is full of legal mandates and requirements that cause anxiety for all special education teachers, and can be particularly daunting for new special educators. A productive IEP process requires that the IEP team ― teachers, families, and...
What Principals Need to Know about Discipline and Students with Disabilities
Content type: Webinar
We all want safe schools, and principals need to keep order-and student with disabilities, including emotional and behavioral disorders, need an education. In this program, you’ll hear about steps and strategies principals and assistant principals need to...