IEP meetings can be a time of celebrating accomplishments, sharing current events, and looking at prospects for the future. IEP meetings can also be a teaching and learning tool, where parents glean important information about their children, and students learn various skills including those necessary to develop responsibility and independence. Here are some ideas on how to make the most of IEP meetings. The best way to use the IEP process as a teaching tool is to involve the student in the IEP meeting. Ask the student to share the spotlight.
Kids love to talk about themselves.
Kids who are deaf and hard of hearing are no exception. Successful student involvement can't be done at the last moment. If the students are to be involved successfully, preparation is required. Preparation Visit with the student before the meeting. Let each student know that the IEP is his or her meeting.