This week we studied a case study that asked us to hold a mock IEP and it was actually a lot more difficult than I thought. I choose to be the administrator and so I was chosen to be one that didn't really think the boy needed special education services. This was really difficult because everyone else in my group was all for making sure this child received services. It was interesting to talk with everyone and hear what their roles position was for this child. I realized it takes a lot of effort to help a child receive special services and it is more than just quickly labeling. We also had to make sure that we could all agree on some goals we would set for the child and when these goals would be reached. I found this part of the meeting really interesting. I think it is great to come together in this way to create goals and timelines for the child because that way you are getting more than one perspective and professional opinion on the needs of the child.
One thing I learned by actually doing a mock IEP meeting was to make sure that the parents know their rights and the other members of the meeting should be counseling with them. It is important to ask them questions and see what they are wanting for their child, after all no one knows their child better than them.
I am really glad I got this opportunity to learn more about IEP and to become familiar with more case studies so we are able to learn better by actually getting involved in something similar. My heart really reaches out to these children and I want nothing more than to make sure they are getting the proper services they need.
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