Have You Ever Been Censored at Meetings?

Published: Tue, 09/18/18

Can you guess what 2 four letter words are that you can’t use at IEP/ARD meetings? Hint: One of them is not the F word - which doesn't mean I condone using the F word at meetings - save it for when your inside your car...

It's frustrating because if you could use these 2 four letter words it would allow us to make some pretty fabulous decisions at meetings.

As a parent, I know it can be aggravating at meetings not to have an effective way to decide which option will be most appropriate for your child.

I’ve got your back! I'll help you make sure you are using the right words and phrases to get what your child deserves!

Catch the replay of this week's The Art of Advocacy show! Click here.

When you're on the go, listen to the podcast. Click here.

Check out these Key Take-Aways by going to the specific time stamp in the video, or on the podcast.

* Think outside of that IEP box & get other options on the table. 2:52

* Don't use this 4 letter word during meetings. 5:12

* Use this word instead. 6:33

* Look at child's strengths & interests when deciding on

what's appropriate. 10:15

* Build your case for placement in the needs section. 11:35

* Using needs as one of the criteria for making decisions 13:04

* Don't use this 4 letter word either, during meetings. 14:00

* Use peer-reviewed research as a decision making criteria 14:45

* You're probably not gong to be successful if you just try to

talk about placement without first building your case at the

beginning of the meeting. 24:42

Here are some quotes from the recent The Art of Advocacy show.

To meet its substantive obligation under the IDEA, a school must offer an IEP reasonably calculated to enable the child to make progress appropriate in light of the child's circumstances.

Chief Justice Roberts

in the Endrew F. opinion

Just changing the word from want to need can make a huge difference when you're having discussions at IEP meetings.

Charmaine Thaner

A student offered an educational program providing merely more than de minimis progress from year to year can hardly be said to have been offered an education at all.

Chief Justice Roberts

in the Endrew F. opinion

Just like our kids learn in different ways, teachers learn in different ways. We want to look at what is going to meet that learning style of the teacher. They might not want to read research based articles. They might want to listen to a podcast about inclusive that they might want to see a video about it.

They might want to talk to another teacher in the building that has experienced with it. So, when we're looking at ways that we can help the team decide on something that's going to meet our child's needs, sometimes we have to provide some extra information for them.

Charmaine Thaner

When we're in IEP or ARD meetings, we need to make sure the bar is high enough, that there's expectations that our children are going to be learning. Many times our children are much more competent than teachers give them credit for.

Charmaine Thaner

What Works Clearinghouse
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Center for Parent Information & Resources

A database of articles and information on a wide range of disability-related topics, which you can browse and search. Click here.

IDEAs That Work

The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) develops a wide range of research-based products, publications, and resources to assist states, local district personnel, and families to improve results for students with disabilities. Click here.

JUST UPDATED! How Does The Endrew F. Supreme Court Impact Your Child's Education Now it includes the U.S. Dept. of Ed.'s Q & A document.

Inside this eBook I give you: What You Need to Know Now, Supreme Court Wording to Use at Meetings, How to Use The Endrew F. Case, Highlighted Wording From The Case. Click here.

How to Stop Behavior Modification & Instead Use Proactive Solutions

Did you grow up thinking kids can control their behavior if they want to?

Do you wish teachers would get out of the behavior modification business and instead be in the problem solving business?

Are you a fan of Ross Greene's work? If so, Thursday's show will be right up your alley. If you're not familiar with him, you can check out his website. Click here.

Thursday we'll be talking about how we need to change our lenses of how we view children and their behavior.

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 20th at noon Mtn. Time, 2pm ET, 1pm CT, 11am PT

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