For educators, the first day back to school is very much like New Year's Day. It is an opportunity for a fresh start...a resolution to do better than the previous year. Our special education teachers work tremendously hard and are dedicated to improving outcomes for students with disabilities. They spend several hours developing IEPs that serve as road maps to improved outcomes and spell out what districts will do to ensure a free and appropropriate education for each student. My blog entries at the beginning of this school year will focus on some reminders for teachers when developing IEPs. An IEP folder review conducted over the summer revealed the need for some refresher tips. For example, in Section I of the IEP, there is a box for Excluding Summer Months. Unless a student is being served at one of our year-round camps (Wilderness Way Camp School or Fairplay Wilderness Camp School) this box will be checked. Also, if an IEP will span two grade levels, the Grade for this IEP section should indicate such (e.g. 7-8). Please check my blog regularly for additional tips and other information related to the provision of special education services. Have a great year!!
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