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Special Education

Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) Training Project

Module One

Module Title: The Massachusetts IEP Process

Module Goal: To better address unique student needs through a greater understanding of underlying concepts and mechanics of successful Team meetings.

Module Objectives:

  • To become familiar with the laws and regulations that govern the IEP process.
  • To write improved IEPs that are helpful tools to parents and educators.
  • To increase communication and collaboration strategies for implementing IEPs across environments.

Intended Audience: Special Education Directors, Team Chairpersons, Special Educators and Related Service Providers and other Team members.

Module Components: Seven areas of IEP interest; each containing an introduction/procedural page, PowerPoint presentation (slides and notes), and activities and handouts.

  1. Laws and Regulations
  2. The IEP as a Tool
  3. Assessment Data
  4. IEP Cautions and Concerns
  5. Transition on the IEP
  6. Measurable Annual Goals and Objectives/Benchmarks
  7. Team Process

Last Updated: March 11, 2005

 
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