Creating Self-Awareness

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Authors:
Heather DiFede; Leo Mapagu; Jennifer Yales, Ed.D.; Noreen Rodriguez-Lippincott; and Hinda Nadif, Ed.D.
Developed by:
High Quality IEPs (HQ IEPs)
Relevant categories:
Disabilities Social and Emotional Learning Special Education
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Overview

This professional development resource supports administrative designees in preparing for their role during IEP meetings. It includes reflective questions, a checklist of responsibilities, and guidance on how to ensure meetings are compliant, collaborative, and culturally responsive. It’s a great resource for new administrators or those seeking to strengthen facilitation skills.

TPE Alignment

  • TPE 1.2 - Maintain ongoing communication with students and families, including the use of technology to communicate with and support students and families, and to communicate achievement expectations and student progress.
  • TPE 6.4 - Demonstrate how and when to involve other adults and to communicate effectively with peers and colleagues, families, and members of the larger school community to support teacher and student learning.

Navigating this Collection:

HQ IEPs > Before the IEP > Preparing Educators for the IEP

  Keywords: Academic, Collaboration, Disability, Dispute Prevention, Educational Benefit, Functional, Goals, IEP, IEP Compliance, Individualized Education Program, Present Levels, Self-Awareness, Special Education, Strengths Based, Student Outcomes, Student-Centered, TPE 1.2, TPE 6.4

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