Monday, November 23, 2009
Special Education Tidbits
Prayerfully, you have had an exciting and rewarding year, thusfar serving the students in our fantastic district. These are some tidbits to help you have an even better year: (1)Make sure you send the MEDC and Parental Consent Form to Rita for all new students. When we do not receive information from you, there is not a central office file for a new student. (2) Please begin the initial referral as soon as possible if a student is from out of state. We need to know that the student meets the state guidelines for Alabama. If you can not secure student information from another disrict or from out of state, please let Rita know. (3)Check students on your caseload MEDC date to make sure eligibility is current. (4) Fax all OT/PT forms to 231-4689. I will make sure the OT/PT therapist receives the medical referral. (5) Refer back to the Yellow Brick Road, it contains excellent information that will help you throughout the year. Have a joyous Holiday season.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
IEP meeting tips for parents
My name is Nelva Hunter Walker. I am a program specialist in Birmingham City Schools. I have had this wonderful job since April, 2004. One of my job duties is to keep lines of communication open between the parent and school. The open line of communication will help to avoid litigation. If the IEP is written cooperatively between the parent and school, usually the child will have a super year.
Parents are often intriqued with the special education process. Here are a few tips to assist you in having a successful IEP meeting:
1. Keep in mind that the IEP is a movable document. The IEP will travel with you to a new school or community.
2. Provide written input to the teacher at least a day in advance.
3. Include technology, homework and grading in the IEP. Often times if grading is not included in the IEP, the general educator may have problems grading your child on what he/she can actually do.
4.Please attend IEP meetings. These meetings strengthens the relationship between the parent and school. Read the profile to ensure accuracy. Strengths and weaknesses may be addressed in the IEP. Your attendance speaks volumes to the teacher and school at large.
Parents are often intriqued with the special education process. Here are a few tips to assist you in having a successful IEP meeting:
1. Keep in mind that the IEP is a movable document. The IEP will travel with you to a new school or community.
2. Provide written input to the teacher at least a day in advance.
3. Include technology, homework and grading in the IEP. Often times if grading is not included in the IEP, the general educator may have problems grading your child on what he/she can actually do.
4.Please attend IEP meetings. These meetings strengthens the relationship between the parent and school. Read the profile to ensure accuracy. Strengths and weaknesses may be addressed in the IEP. Your attendance speaks volumes to the teacher and school at large.
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