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Mastering IEPs; A Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Children with Special Needs

Mastering IEPs; A Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Children with Special Needs

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Mastering IEPs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Children with Special Needs



Course Overview

Welcome to Mastering IEPs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Advocating for Children with Special Needs. This comprehensive course is designed to empower parents, educators, and advocates with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex world of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Participants will receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging content
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date information
  • Personalized learning experience
  • Practical and real-world applications
  • High-quality content developed by expert instructors
  • Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
  • Flexible learning schedule
  • User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
  • Community-driven discussion forums
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects
  • Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
  • Gamification and progress tracking features


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to IEPs

  • Defining IEPs and their purpose
  • Understanding the IEP process
  • Key players and their roles
  • Setting goals and expectations

Module 2: Understanding Special Education Law

  • Overview of special education law
  • IDEA, Section 504, and ADA
  • Understanding rights and responsibilities
  • Procedural safeguards and due process

Module 3: Assessing and Evaluating Students

  • Types of assessments and evaluations
  • Understanding assessment results
  • Identifying strengths and weaknesses
  • Developing a comprehensive evaluation report

Module 4: Writing Effective IEP Goals

  • Understanding the importance of IEP goals
  • Writing SMART and measurable goals
  • Developing academic and functional goals
  • Creating a goal bank and tracking progress

Module 5: Accommodations and Modifications

  • Understanding the difference between accommodations and modifications
  • Developing a plan for accommodations and modifications
  • Strategies for implementing accommodations and modifications
  • Monitoring and adjusting the plan

Module 6: Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication

  • Introduction to assistive technology and augmentative communication
  • Assessing the need for assistive technology and augmentative communication
  • Developing a plan for implementation
  • Strategies for using assistive technology and augmentative communication

Module 7: Behavioral Supports and Interventions

  • Understanding the importance of behavioral supports and interventions
  • Developing a behavioral intervention plan
  • Strategies for implementing behavioral supports and interventions
  • Monitoring and adjusting the plan

Module 8: Transition Planning

  • Introduction to transition planning
  • Developing a transition plan
  • Strategies for successful transition
  • Post-secondary options and supports

Module 9: Advocating for Students

  • Understanding the role of advocacy
  • Developing advocacy skills
  • Strategies for effective advocacy
  • Building a support network

Module 10: Conflict Resolution and Dispute Resolution

  • Understanding conflict resolution and dispute resolution
  • Strategies for resolving conflicts and disputes
  • Understanding the role of mediation and due process
  • Developing a plan for conflict resolution and dispute resolution

Module 11: Collaborating with IEP Team Members

  • Understanding the importance of collaboration
  • Developing effective communication skills
  • Strategies for building a collaborative team
  • Managing conflicts and difficult conversations

Module 12: Putting it all Together - Creating a Comprehensive IEP

  • Reviewing the IEP process
  • Developing a comprehensive IEP
  • Strategies for implementation and progress monitoring
  • Celebrating successes and addressing challenges


Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. This certificate demonstrates mastery of the skills and knowledge necessary to advocate for children with special needs and navigate the complex world of IEPs.

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