What does the IEPs course cover?
IEPs is covered here in 12 modules: Introduction to IEPs: Key players and their roles, Understanding the IEP process, Understanding Special Education Law: IDEA, Section 504, and ADA, Assessing and Evaluating Students: Understanding assessment results and 9 more. The outline lists 48 specific topics, opening with Defining IEPs and their purpose and closing with celebrating successes and addressing challenges.
How do you approach IEPs step by step?
The work is sequenced in 12 stages. It starts with introduction to IEPs: Key players and their roles, Understanding the IEP process, moves through Understanding Special Education Law: IDEA, Section 504, and ADA and Assessing and Evaluating Students: Understanding assessment results, and ends at Putting it all Together - Creating a Comprehensive IEP: Reviewing the IEP process.
What is in Module 1 of the IEPs course?
Module 1 is Introduction to IEPs: Key players and their roles, Understanding the IEP process. It works through Defining IEPs and their purpose, understanding the IEP process, key players and their roles and 1 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 11 modules build on.
How is the IEPs course delivered?
The IEPs course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.
How much does the IEPs course cost?
The IEPs course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.
Closely related courses: Special Education Advocacy.
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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: Key players and their roles, Understanding the IEP process
- Defining IEPs and their purpose
- Understanding the IEP process
- Key players and their roles
- Setting goals and expectations
Module 2. Understanding Special Education Law: IDEA, Section 504, and ADA
- 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: Understanding assessment results
- Types of assessments and evaluations
- Understanding assessment results
- Identifying strengths and weaknesses
- Developing a comprehensive evaluation report
Module 4. Writing Effective IEP Goals: Writing SMART and measurable 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: Developing a plan for, Strategies for implementing
- 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: Strategies for using
- 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: Strategies for implementing
- 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: Developing a transition plan, Post-secondary options and supports
- Introduction to transition planning
- Developing a transition plan
- Strategies for successful transition
- Post-secondary options and supports
Module 9. Advocating for Students: Developing advocacy skills, Building a support network
- Understanding the role of advocacy
- Developing advocacy skills
- Strategies for effective advocacy
- Building a support network
Module 10. Conflict Resolution and Dispute Resolution: Developing a plan for
- 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: Developing effective communication skills
- 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
- Reviewing the IEP process
- Developing a comprehensive IEP
- Strategies for implementation and progress monitoring
- Celebrating successes and addressing challenges