How to Make Your IEP Process Better with Parent Participation

When you’re creating an IEP, getting parents involved isn’t just important, it’s the law. So reviewing strategies to increase parent engagement in the process should be part of the IEP best practices special educators review each year.
Our blog series by author, consultant and former special education director and teacher Carol Kosnitsky shares five ideas for how you can make it easier for parents to participate in the IEP process.
1. Make it personal
2. Help parents get ready for IEP meetings
3. Level the playing field by sharing information
4. Try to understand the parent’s interest, not their position
5. Provide meaningful progress reports
Check out the 8-part series on writing high quality IEPs from Carol Kosnitsky:
www.frontlineeducation.com/so...
Contact Carol Kosnitsky for more training at [e-mail]

[@marthaoliver5585]

Hi. I loved the idea about the DRAFT IEP for the parents.

[@tamarameinecke4282]

excellent

[@christophermullen7543]

I could understand sharing anecdotes, but why would you share an antidote?

[@hillaryconsultingservices]

Schools surprised when I ask for a draft.