Walk-Thru IEP Observation at Westminster Elementary

Today I was able to participate as an observer in an IEP meeting held at Westminster Elementary school. The necessary participants were in the meeting and were encouraged to participate in the decision-making process. I was very impressed with the positive and caring communication displayed by the special education teacher. She clearly and thoroughly explained the student's present level of academic and functional performance and provided a trend line allowing the parent to see unquestionable academic improvement. The goals matched the areas identified for which special education is needed. This teacher did a wonderful job wrapping up the meeting and making sure all member's questions had been answered. Again, another fine example of SDOC educators doing what it takes to help our student's be successful. For this teacher, it is evident that teaching is more than a job...it is her calling.