Keeping Track of Progress
Parent's Role
Once your child is in school and the IEP is in place, you need
to keep track of the program to make sure it is working.
The following are some suggestions to help you do this:
- Ask your child how things are going at school;
- Check to make sure your child is receiving services identified
in their IEP;
- Get to know the teacher(s) and others who are working with
your child;
- Maintain parent/teacher communication;
- Spend time observing in the classroom and at therapy sessions;
and
- Meet with school personnel regularly to discuss your observations
and your child's progress.
| What Has Worked For Me As
A Parent Keeping Track Of My Child’s Progress... |
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"I drive my children to school
everyday and walk them into their building. I casually
touch base with at least one of the teachers or specialists
daily. This offers the teachers and me the opportunity
to discuss things and keep track of progress and concerns
that need to be addressed."
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Student's Role
Encourage your child to:
- Practice and learn to talk with teachers about the ways they
learn best;
- Know their IEP goals & objectives;
- Know and carry a copy of their modifications and accommodations
with them; and
- Ask questions about their progress and continue to ask for
clarification.
| What Has Worked For Me As
A Student Keeping Track Of My Progress... |
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"I keep a copy of the modifications
listed in my IEP in my notebook. If a teacher needs
clarification I have them right there."
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