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  Printable Tool
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 Special Education
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Overview


This flyer introduces the goals of High-Quality IEPs (HQIEPs) and provides an overview of resources aimed at helping educators build capacity for equity-driven IEP development. It emphasizes reflective practices, family partnerships, and clear communication. Designed for use in professional learning settings, this flyer helps teams align IEP work with inclusive values.

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 4.5 - Promote student success by providing opportunities for students to understand and advocate for strategies that meet their individual learning needs and assist students with specific learning needs to successfully participate in transition plans (e.g., IEP, IFSP, ITP, and 504 plans.)
  • 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, Educational Benefit, Functional, Goals, IEP, IEP Compliance, Individualized Education Program, Present Levels, Special Education, Strengths Based, Student Led IEP, Student Outcomes, Student-Centered, TPE 1.2, TPE 4.5, TPE 6.4

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