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Reflecting on the IEP: A Continuous Improvement Approach (after the IEP)

This resource discusses the power of reflecting on the IEP process and gathering feedback from all team members on their educational experiences, IEP goals, and the support they receive to ensure meaningful participation and success.

Supporting Students with Disabilities at School and Home: A Guide for Teachers to Support Families and Students

This guide highlights 5 key practices for teachers and families to support all students, including students with disabilities, at school and home. For each practice, the guide provides (a) tips for teachers to support students with disabilities during instruction; (b) tips for families that educators can share to support or enhance learning at home, especially during periods of remote instruction; and (c) free-access resources that include strategies shown to be effective by research (e.g., informational guides, downloadable materials, research-based programs).

Co-Teaching Reference Guide for Parents / Caregivers

Reference guide for parents/caregivers on: what is co-teaching, benefits of co-teaching, co-teaching models, and FAQs

Pathways to Partnership Active Listening Handout

This handout identifies a range of listening strategies facilitators can use to gather information, support mutual understanding and help themselves and team members to have empathy for others' position, which reduces conflict.

All About Me- Student Slide Template for Elementary Students

All About Me Student Presentation Template for Early Childhood/Elementary Students. This presentation template is designed for preschool and elementary students to encourage incorporating their input and voice into their IEP meetings.

All About Me Slide Template for Secondary Students

"All About Me Student Presentation Template for Secondary Students. This presentation template is designed for middle and high school students to encourage incorporating their input and voice into their IEP meeting."

My Vision for My Future

This resource is a user-friendly template designed to help students map out their future vision. It guides them in thinking about both short-term goals and long-term dreams, such as potential jobs and whether they plan to pursue higher education. Ideal for encouraging thoughtful planning, this template empowers students to envision and take steps toward their future.

Preparing for the IEP Meeting

Thorough preparation for an IEP meeting can help ensure a smooth and efficient process. It's important to review both the procedural requirements mandated by IDEA and strategies that foster a collaborative environment, including preparation of the meeting space, engagement with parents, and effective team collaboration.

Parent Outreach and Support Compilation of Resources for Family Support

This resource provides direct links to community based resources for children and their families.

Pathways to Partnership Remaining Neutral Handout

Helpful strategies in how to engage with IEP team members and remain neutral in the meeting.

The Special EDge Newsletter – Winter 2024

The Winter 2024 Special EDge Newsletter focuses on key issues surrounding inclusive education. Topics include strategies for supporting students with disabilities, updates on special education policies, and insights into creating equitable learning environments. It also highlights best practices, professional development opportunities, and innovative approaches to inclusion in schools. This resource is particularly valuable for educators, administrators, and policymakers committed to enhancing inclusion and student outcomes.

Pathways to Partnership: Breaking Impasse

This one-pager provides helpful strategies for how to address impasses in the conversation for IEP facilitation.

Strategies That Work: Removing Barriers to Graduation- Student-Centered Scheduling and On Track to Graduate Monitoring

As part of California’s Compliance and Improvement Monitoring (CIM) process, Anaheim UHSD set an ambitious goal of increasing this rate by 10% in two years. With support from their System Improvement Leads (SIL) coach, AUHSD discovered two highly effective strategies: a student-centered scheduling process and on-track-to-graduate monitoring to ensure students remain on track to graduate.

How Childcare PreK Providers Can Help (video)

Childcare providers have a key partnership with parents in providing what is needed for the well-being and health of those with whom they are entrusted. This video takes a step by step walk through the process to help families and childcare providers who have a concern about a child's growth and development seek support.

Pathways to Partnership Process Toolkit

One-pager providing strategies for how to address different potential difficulties in facilitating an effective IEP.

Judy Heumann SIP Conference Clips

Clips from Question and Answer session with Judy Heumann from the 2022 Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) Annual Virtual Inclusion Conference

Strengthening Family Participation in Addressing Behavior in an IEP

As families might find it helpful to plan ahead for IEP meetings, this brief is designed to help families prepare for an IEP meeting with tips to help strengthen the IEP team planning for any needed behavioral goals and supports.

Day 2 - Session 02 - Engaging All Learners

From Supporting Innovative Practices 2023 Conference. In this session Everyday Arts discusses how the use of art instruction can lead to greater opportunities for inclusion for students with disabilities. Day 2 - Session 02 - Engaging All Learners

The Power of Inclusion and Beyond Presented By, Sam Drazin Leveraging Disability Awareness to Build Confidence and Advocacy Skills Session Two

SIP webinar series presented by Sam Drazin focused on the what and why of disability and how to engage parents and caregivers as advocates for the children.

The Critical Role of the Family in Transition Planning Session Five (5/20/2020)

SIP webinar focused on transition planning and services for students withe disabilities.

Day 1 - Session 02 - Student Panel Discussion - 05-04-23

From Supporting Inclusive Practices 2023 Conference. In this session students share their experience with having a disability and hopes for what school can do for them. Day 1 - Session 02 - Student Panel Discussion - 05-04-23

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