A Visit to Walhalla Middle School

Yesterday I was able to participate in an IEP meeting at Walhalla Middle School. I arrived a few minutes early and was directed to the location of the meeting. When I entered the conference room, a projector was set up and the IEP was cued and ready for presentation on a large screen at the front of the room. Just moments later, IEP team members began to arrive and within just a few minutes the meeting was underway. The case manager opened the meeting, explained the purpose, and made introductions. All members on the invitation letter were accounted for and each participant shared in the discussion. The student and parent were both encouraged to participate several times throughout the meeting and were asked how they felt about the IEP being proposed. The team participants were courteous and professional while presenting present levels of academic and functional performance, goals, and services. Questions were answered thoroughly and with respect. I am certain the parent left the meeting confident that this team genuinely cared about her child. It was obvious the case manager and put a lot of thought into the development of this IEP and included prior input from relevant team members. Great meeting!