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Talk about their goals and dreams with them. Support your students as they set the direction of their future lives beyond the classroom. Instead of explaining to your fifth-grade student how her IEP involvement will benefit her when she gets to college, focus on how it’ll help make sixth grade her best year yet. Some kids may have a hard time envisioning the long-term benefits of being involved in their IEP process, so it’s important to find ways to illuminate more immediate benefits.

Find a benefit that speaks directly to your student.

(We’ve included one here to get you started-see below.) Develop picture cards, crossword puzzles, simple games, worksheets, and activities designed to teach the most important terms and concepts related to IEP development. Get creative, especially if your student has significant support needs.

Creatively introduce key IEP concepts.

Be sure to supplement your conversation with input from parents and past teachers to complete your picture of how well your student understands the IEP process. Talk with students one-on-one to assess how much they already know about IEPs.

Informally assess student awareness of the IEP process.

Or seek out a self-determination curriculum that includes lesson plans on helping students understand their disability and how it may affect their education.

Deepen the student’s understanding of their disability.Use age-appropriate books on disability tailored to your student’s reading level.

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Make sure your student understands the full spectrum of options that are available: self-advocacy, self-advocacy with support, joint advocacy, bringing in an advocate while still attending the IEP meeting, or choosing an advocate but not being present at the meeting. Explain advocacy and self-advocacy to students not familiar with the concepts.Share with your educator friends if these tips get your wheels turning: To get you started, here are 9 practical suggestions from Colleen Thoma and Paul Wehman’s book, Getting the Most Out of IEPs. What are the first steps? How can you prepare a student for a bigger role in developing their educational plan?

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Studies show that student-directed IEPs are associated with higher academic achievement, better communication and self-advocacy skills, and stronger motivation for students with disabilities.ĭoes your school embrace the concept of student-directed IEPs yet? If not, you might be wondering how to start. When students take an active role in developing their own IEPs, the results can be amazing.