Post by momofrussell on Sept 27, 2006 15:23:48 GMT -5
This was part of what came in my Wright's Law email newsletter....( you can go to their website and subscribe to their online newsletter which are very helpful!)
2. How Can I Get Good Goals in My Child's IEP?
"The goals in my child's IEP don't change from one year to the next - "Jason will improve his reading skills" is in every IEP since he entered special ed four years ago. How can he improve his reading skills if he doesn't know how to read?
"When I read your articles about IEPs, I learned that IEP goals should be specific, measurable, and tailored to meet the unique needs of the child. A goal like "Jason will improve his reading skills" is not specific, measurable, nor is it tailored to his unique needs. How can I get good goals in his IEP?"
Thousands of people - parents and teachers - write to us every year with questions about how to write IEPs. Why is writing IEPs so difficult? What makes the IEP process so confusing?
In SMART IEPs: A Tactics and Strategy Session with Pete and Pam Wright, we answer these questions. Learn about the new requirements for measurable goals in IDEA 2004, and read our SMART IEPs Game Plan.
Related Information
Your Child's IEP & Progress in the General Curriculum - Your child's IEP should be based on information from current evaluations (present levels of educational performance) and your state's curriculum and standards.
10 Tips: How to Use IDEA 2004 to Improve Your Child's Special Education Program by Wayne Steedman, Esq.
Download Chapter 12: SMART IEPs from Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd edition by Pam and Pete Wright.
Learn more about Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd edition.
Learn more about Publications and Products from Wrightslaw.
Good Books About IEPs
Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives by Barbara Bateman and Cynthia Herr. The heart of the law is the child's written Individualized Educational Program (IEP). Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives teaches educators and parents how to write IEPs that are legally correct and educationally useful.
IEP and Inclusion Tips by Anne Eason and Kathleen Whitbread - Learn how to prepare for IEP meetings, create legally correct and educationally sound IEPs, ensure access to the general curriculum, track educational progress, and form effective parent-school partnerships. Features more than 100 tips to help parents, teachers and administrators share goals and develop healthy working relationships.
2. How Can I Get Good Goals in My Child's IEP?
"The goals in my child's IEP don't change from one year to the next - "Jason will improve his reading skills" is in every IEP since he entered special ed four years ago. How can he improve his reading skills if he doesn't know how to read?
"When I read your articles about IEPs, I learned that IEP goals should be specific, measurable, and tailored to meet the unique needs of the child. A goal like "Jason will improve his reading skills" is not specific, measurable, nor is it tailored to his unique needs. How can I get good goals in his IEP?"
Thousands of people - parents and teachers - write to us every year with questions about how to write IEPs. Why is writing IEPs so difficult? What makes the IEP process so confusing?
In SMART IEPs: A Tactics and Strategy Session with Pete and Pam Wright, we answer these questions. Learn about the new requirements for measurable goals in IDEA 2004, and read our SMART IEPs Game Plan.
Related Information
Your Child's IEP & Progress in the General Curriculum - Your child's IEP should be based on information from current evaluations (present levels of educational performance) and your state's curriculum and standards.
10 Tips: How to Use IDEA 2004 to Improve Your Child's Special Education Program by Wayne Steedman, Esq.
Download Chapter 12: SMART IEPs from Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd edition by Pam and Pete Wright.
Learn more about Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd edition.
Learn more about Publications and Products from Wrightslaw.
Good Books About IEPs
Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives by Barbara Bateman and Cynthia Herr. The heart of the law is the child's written Individualized Educational Program (IEP). Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives teaches educators and parents how to write IEPs that are legally correct and educationally useful.
IEP and Inclusion Tips by Anne Eason and Kathleen Whitbread - Learn how to prepare for IEP meetings, create legally correct and educationally sound IEPs, ensure access to the general curriculum, track educational progress, and form effective parent-school partnerships. Features more than 100 tips to help parents, teachers and administrators share goals and develop healthy working relationships.