Developing IEP Goals Covers the following:
1. Allow the students to determine the focus of the IEP Goals
2. Build the new goals off the the accomplishments of last year's goals
3. Group the Goals around the classes that the student will be taking
Best Practice for Developing IEP Goals Section of IEP Meeting
3. A written agenda is visible to all participants, on paper or posted. Make ideas shared at meeting visible (white board, overhead projector…).
5. Review purpose of meeting.
9. An atmosphere of mutual respect exists
10. Participants share and contribute to a common purpose
11. Breaks are taken as needed
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!”
20. Review Team member roles & responsibilities in terms of new IEP Goals
- Who will be responsible for delivering each service
- Who will be responsible for monitoring goals & updating progress on the IEP
- Who will be responsible for disseminating this progress monitoring information to parents
- Who should parents contact with questions or problems
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. Allow the students to determine the focus of the IEP Goals
2. Build the new goals off the the accomplishments of last year's goals
3. Group the Goals around the classes that the student will be taking
Best Practice for Developing IEP Goals Section of IEP Meeting
3. A written agenda is visible to all participants, on paper or posted. Make ideas shared at meeting visible (white board, overhead projector…).
5. Review purpose of meeting.
9. An atmosphere of mutual respect exists
10. Participants share and contribute to a common purpose
11. Breaks are taken as needed
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!”
20. Review Team member roles & responsibilities in terms of new IEP Goals
- Who will be responsible for delivering each service
- Who will be responsible for monitoring goals & updating progress on the IEP
- Who will be responsible for disseminating this progress monitoring information to parents
- Who should parents contact with questions or problems
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 goals are addressed in an IEP meeting.