Learning Objective: The participant will know, understand, or be able to do the following…
Write IEPs with future needs and changes in mind.
Create lesson plans that support IEP goals
Topic 1:
Next Year and ESY
WATCH: Planning for Next School Year. Consider your process for IEP planning that you used last semester. What changes do you need to make to your process?
Read: ESY Guidance. What questions do you have about ESY? Be sure to check with your school psych or sped administration if you have questions or think a student may need ESY Services
Reflect: Consider the students you work with. What changes are upcoming that need to be considered on the IEP? Who do you need to contact and collaborate with? What thoughts about ESY and services for next year do you have? Share with a mentor or colleague.
Topic 2:
Lesson Planning with Goals in Mind
Þ Watch:— Lesson Planning with Goals in Mind Consider your current lesson planning. How do you address goals? Does anything need to be different?
Read: Mrs. P’s Lesson Planning. Blog post from a special education teacher about her Lesson Planning
Read: Lesson Planning Resources. Resources to support Lesson Planning
Reflect: Lesson planning is an important task of professional educators. Planning ensures the services provided are consistent and comprehensive. Talk to a colleague or mentor about their lesson planning and how they incorporate goals in their planning.
Knowledge & Orientation
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Term of the Month: “Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)”: Children with disabilities must be educated in the least restrictive environment that can meet their needs. This means that children with disabilities must be educated with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent that is appropriate for their needs and abilities.