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Why Don't Teachers Want to Read IEPs?
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<blockquote data-quote="Sheila" data-source="post: 92584" data-attributes="member: 23"><p><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What good is an IEP if the teacher and aide are unfamiliar with its contents? </div></div></p><p></p><p>A piece of paper stuck in a file cabinet or desk drawer is worthless.</p><p></p><p>Some school districts do not give IEPs to teachers. They are responsible for advising teachers their responsibilities as specifically related to IEPs. If I were a teacher, I would not be happy with-this type situation in that they are responsible for carrying out the IEP whether they get a copy or not.</p><p></p><p>Teachers are at liberty to access the IEP, evaluation reports, etc., in the special education file. If there's a school district "policy" that says otherwise, override it by giving written permission.</p><p></p><p>If your school district doesn't give teachers complete IEPs, ask that they do so in writing.</p><p></p><p>If the teachers choose not to read it, that's their choice and I'd nail them every time. Your responsibility is to see to it that your child gets what s/he needs in school.</p><p></p><p>I've had the same problem you are experiencing. To resolve the issue, two years in a row I requested in writing that the sd bring in our IEE team leader to go over the IEP with-difficult child's educators prior to school starting -- that included all teachers (coach included), the school counselor, principal, assistant principal, and Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). It helped immensely. It was quite pricey for the sd. I didn't ask for it this year, but if I feel the need in the future, I will not hesitate to do it again.</p><p></p><p>It was very helpful for the educators and I think they appreciated it. (Besides, the info came from someone other than the parent. lol) </p><p></p><p>The team leader was able to do the educating and he was very responsive to the why questions from the teachers. I suspect many are like me: It's hard to remember to do something consistently if you don't know the reason behind it.</p><p></p><p>I do not expect educators to be perfect. I do expect them to follow the law and respond professionally and reasonably.</p><p> </p><p>It may sound like I'm one of those "difficult parents." As a general rule, I'm not. As long as they are putting in a good effort attempting to follow difficult child's IEP, I'm flexible. But when they start picking on my kid, being obstinate, or trying to bull doze their way over me, etc., it's a whole new ball game. </p><p></p><p>Welcome aboard. :smile:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sheila, post: 92584, member: 23"] <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What good is an IEP if the teacher and aide are unfamiliar with its contents? </div></div> A piece of paper stuck in a file cabinet or desk drawer is worthless. Some school districts do not give IEPs to teachers. They are responsible for advising teachers their responsibilities as specifically related to IEPs. If I were a teacher, I would not be happy with-this type situation in that they are responsible for carrying out the IEP whether they get a copy or not. Teachers are at liberty to access the IEP, evaluation reports, etc., in the special education file. If there's a school district "policy" that says otherwise, override it by giving written permission. If your school district doesn't give teachers complete IEPs, ask that they do so in writing. If the teachers choose not to read it, that's their choice and I'd nail them every time. Your responsibility is to see to it that your child gets what s/he needs in school. I've had the same problem you are experiencing. To resolve the issue, two years in a row I requested in writing that the sd bring in our IEE team leader to go over the IEP with-difficult child's educators prior to school starting -- that included all teachers (coach included), the school counselor, principal, assistant principal, and Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). It helped immensely. It was quite pricey for the sd. I didn't ask for it this year, but if I feel the need in the future, I will not hesitate to do it again. It was very helpful for the educators and I think they appreciated it. (Besides, the info came from someone other than the parent. lol) The team leader was able to do the educating and he was very responsive to the why questions from the teachers. I suspect many are like me: It's hard to remember to do something consistently if you don't know the reason behind it. I do not expect educators to be perfect. I do expect them to follow the law and respond professionally and reasonably. It may sound like I'm one of those "difficult parents." As a general rule, I'm not. As long as they are putting in a good effort attempting to follow difficult child's IEP, I'm flexible. But when they start picking on my kid, being obstinate, or trying to bull doze their way over me, etc., it's a whole new ball game. Welcome aboard. [img]:smile:[/img] [/QUOTE]
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