A Visit to West Oak Middle School

Yesterday I had the privilege of participating in an IEP meeting at WOMS. I was impressed with the level of genuine care and professionalism displayed by all participants...especially the student! He demonstrated self-advocacy skills by asking several questions and making requests on his own behalf throughout the meeting. The case manager and regular education teachers did an exemplary job communicating the strengths, weaknesses, and needs of the student. The use of curriculum based measures in the present levels of achievement and subsequent goals was exemplary. It was obvious where the student was functioning academically, where team wanted him to be next year, and how he was going to get there. The student expressed a strong interest in becoming an architect or project manager on new construction. Some day...he may design a brand new school like the one he is learning in now. The passion and dedication of his teachers is certainly powerful enough to help him reach his goals. Kudos to the educators at West Oak Middle School!!!