The Assessment Section of the IEP Meeting cover the following topics
1. Review of Assessment Data/Transition Information
2. Normative Testing Results (national, state, or other)
3. Determination of Eligibility
Best Practices for this part of the IEP Meeting
10. Participants share and contribute to a common purpose
12. Minimize educational jargon during the meetings to enhance parents’ understanding. Try to refrain from using acronyms!
13. Be aware of your own nonverbal communication as you interact with parents (facial expressions, gestures, posture, or body position).
14. Attempt to provide positive nonverbal messages that show parents your interest and encourages their participation.
15. Make eye contact, face parents as they speak, and keep hands and arms open rather than crossed.
16. Check for parents’ understanding of key points made.
17. Watch parents’ body language for signs of confusion or disagreement.
18. Ask parents to let you know if they are confused or have questions.
19. Ask parents to make comments if they are quiet.- Ask for parents ideas directly, rather than simply telling them to feel free to contribute.
- Respect their opinions and perspectives as their own, even if they differ from yours. o Use validating statements such as “That is an interesting idea/observation” or “You really know your child well!”
22. A written “parking lot” is established for issues to be addressed at a later date, rather than letting them
23. An “open door” exists for airing and sharing between meetings
1. Review of Assessment Data/Transition Information
2. Normative Testing Results (national, state, or other)
3. Determination of Eligibility
Best Practices for this part of the IEP Meeting
10. Participants share and contribute to a common purpose
12. Minimize educational jargon during the meetings to enhance parents’ understanding. Try to refrain from using acronyms!
13. Be aware of your own nonverbal communication as you interact with parents (facial expressions, gestures, posture, or body position).
14. Attempt to provide positive nonverbal messages that show parents your interest and encourages their participation.
15. Make eye contact, face parents as they speak, and keep hands and arms open rather than crossed.
16. Check for parents’ understanding of key points made.
17. Watch parents’ body language for signs of confusion or disagreement.
18. Ask parents to let you know if they are confused or have questions.
19. Ask parents to make comments if they are quiet.- Ask for parents ideas directly, rather than simply telling them to feel free to contribute.
- Respect their opinions and perspectives as their own, even if they differ from yours. o Use validating statements such as “That is an interesting idea/observation” or “You really know your child well!”
22. A written “parking lot” is established for issues to be addressed at a later date, rather than letting them
23. An “open door” exists for airing and sharing between meetings
This video demonstrates how you can review the assessment information at an IEP meeting.