How to Facilitate an IEP Meeting - Effective Collaboration

Overview

In this Power Up, we will explore resources on how to effectively facilitate an IEP meeting. By the end of this power-up and application activity, you will be able to identify and reflect upon ways to effectively facilitate an IEP meeting.

Essential Questions:

1. What does facilitating an IEP meeting mean?

2. What is my specific role as a special education teacher in facilitating an IEP meeting?

3. How do I ensure I conduct an effective IEP meeting?

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how to facilitate an effective IEP meeting

  • PLO alignment: DDM5Ra: Develop skills necessary for teaming (e.g., listening to others, seeking input, having a flexible mindset)

Success Criteria

• Demonstrating the understanding of an IEP meeting and using strategies to effectively organize an IEP meeting.

• Implementing strategies to effectively collaborate during an IEP meeting.

Power-Up Instructions

1. Review Contents in this Power Up then complete activity

2. Complete 2 case study activities (activity in the last section of Power Up)

Application Activity

Application Activity:

To apply your learning, please complete the following steps:

Choose 2 scenarios (click here) then answer the following questions for each scenario:

• What are the root causes of the situation?

• What type of IEP preparation would you do prior to the meeting?

• Which IEP team members would you invite? Why?

• What type of physical room set up would you prepare prior to the meeting (e.g. circle, circle with table, semi-circle)

• How you would address the situation through active listening and constructive resolution to find a solution? Be sure to use the techniques shared in this presentation to support your decisions.

References

• https://www.azed.gov/sites/default/files/2017/11/FIEP%20Packet%202017-2018.pdf?id=59fcdb963217e10bc0995c3c

• https://www.azed.gov/sites/default/files/2017/09/AZTAS%20IEP%202017%20FINAL.pdf?id=59ce6b003217e11164cae4b9