Wrap-Up to Aug. 11th PD on Common IEP Mistakes

A procedural error in the IEP process is

• Failure to involve parents in the IEP process

• Predetermining a student's placement or services

• Failure to assemble an appropriate IEP team

• All of these

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written IEP goal?

• Speciific

• Measurable

• Achieveable

• General

• Time-bound

A procedural error related to parent involvement in the IEP process is:

• Providing parents with the IEP meeting invitation via email

• Asking parents to provide input only after the IEP has been drafted

• Failing to make concerted efforts to schedule meetings at times when parents can attend, considering work schedules and other barriers

• Not allowing parents to record the IEP meeting if they choose

The “revolving door IEP.”

One teacher comes in, gives a report, and leaves; then another teacher comes in, provides a report, and leaves; and so on. No teacher stays for the entire meeting, except for the special education teacher.

What is the solution?

• At least 1 other teacher besides the ESS teacher should stay for the entire meeting

• Explain why the teachers need to leave and that it's ok

• Hold a 2nd meeting, a "part 2"

Measureable goals on the student IEP are those that the child will attempt to reach _____.

• 1. by the end of the school day

• 1. during the academic year

• 1. during summer school

• 1. in the after-school program

A common mistake in IEP meetings is:

• Starting with student strengths

• Actively involving parents in discussions

• Over-relying on pre-written templates or checklists without customizing for the student

• Writing SMART goals

What should be included in the IEP to ensure clear communication about services?

• General statements about "services as needed"

• Detailed descriptions specifying frequency, duration, and setting of services

• Only mentioning the type of service without further specifics

• Allowing for flexibility in service delivery without documenting parameters

Who are the only people who can sign the IEP electronically?

• Case managers

• Related service providers

• Paraprofessionals

• District reps

You should use specific teachers' names in the IEP Present Levels and Services.

• True

• False

What is wrong with this goal?

By the end of the IEP year, the student will solve multi-step word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages, explain their reasoning clearly, and check their work for accuracy in 4 out of 5 trials.

• Not time-bound

• Too many types of skills

• Too many operations and concepts