Learn how to put together IEPs with the power to make a real difference for students The
Intentional IEP shows special education teachers how to successfully collaborate with all
stakeholders--parents or guardians general ed teachers therapists and beyond--to work toward
students' success. Too many of us aren't trained to write the Individualized Education Programs
that help millions of students with thrive in school. This book fills that training gap
explaining the importance of assembling an IEP team and inviting this team to confront and
improve its current processes and habits to make IEP writing simpler and more effective. With
all the pressures that educators are under it's easy to cut corners when it comes time towrite
IEPs. Writing them in isolation leaving them to the night before making decisions without
consulting data and research letting family collaboration fall to the wayside--most special
educators have made these mistakes at some point. The Intentional IEP equips you with the
resources you need to feel confident in approaching IEPs the right way including prioritizing
the many competing demands you face so you can find the capacity to show up for your students.
This book offers: * Clear step-by-step solutions for all IEP members that can easily be
implemented at any time during the school year * Collaboration strategies for IEP teammates to
rely on one another for expert and professional knowledge * Tools and reproducibles to
strengthen practices and overcome common hurdles * Direct advice from a veteran special
education teacher who has seen what a difference collaboration in the IEP can make for students
The Intentional IEP is a timely resource for special education teachers general education
teachers and support staff as well as teachertraining programs. Parents and guardians with
students will also benefit from this clearly written guide to the IEP.
