Sample 1
Dear Parent/Guardian,
It has been a pleasure meeting and getting to know ____ so far. Thank you for continuing to take part in supporting the IEP for _________. You have already achieved a lot by agreeing to help the staff at school, including myself to ensure that the goals of this plan are being met and that ____ is being supported to the best of our collective abilities. By communicating frequently and working together, we can ensure that ____ is able to meet his learning goals and grow in confidence.
Following up from our last meeting, I wanted to make sure that the joint responsibilities in following the IEP are clear.
Teaching Staff will;
Follow the IEP as developed by the IPRC
Make sure students are provided wtih the accommodation(s) necessary for success, as recommended by the IEP
Make modifications to learning outcomes of the provincial curriculum as recommended by the IEP
Continually assess and refer back to the original IEP
Provide frequent feedback to the student and parents/guardians
Parents/Guardians will;
Provide honest and detailed information when meeting to develop the IEP
Inform teaching staff of any significant changes or developments (ie behaviour, medication, home life, etc.
Follow up on any recommendations made by the IPRC concerning special education programs and services that may be particularly appropriate for meeting the student's needs outside of the classroom
Additionally, as the homeroom teacher for class ABC, it is my primary responsibility to ensure inclusivity of all students. To this end, I will employ the following strategies;
Develop a strong behaviour management plan for the class with expectations for all students clearly outlined
Give instructions in a variety of formats and repeat as necessary to ensure all students understand a given task or expectation
Provide a variety of choices for learning engagements and assessments
Support important life-skills for all students (telling time, note taking/study skills, etc.)
Acknowledge and appreciate skills and talents of all students
Make lessons relevant and meaningful
With all of us working together, I am confident that ____ will have a successful year. Should you have any questions or require additional materials for support at home, please contact me. I look forward to continuing to work with you and _____ this year.
Sincerely,