The gen ed teacher must use ____ to make decisions - the student's IEP To change an IEP gen ed teachers must consult with - sp ed teachers, committee of special ed, parents/caretakers, and student how are students tested for an IEP? - cognitively, physically, psychologically, and emotionally the evaluation of a student includes - background info about their home life and previous academic performance Functional Behavioral Analysis - students being evaluated at different times of the day, and in different classroom settings to get a clear picture of students abilities and needs Who can see the IEP? - any teaching professional who is working with the student -gen ed teacher -sp ed teacher -related services providers (OT, PT, speech, para) who are responsible for its implementation -substitutes -administrators Why is it important to share the IEP with everyone necessary? - consistency with how the behavior intervention plan is implemented, safety of students and teachers purpose of an accommodation is to make it - equal not easier members of special education committee - principals gen ed teacher OT para PT school psychologist social worker speech pathologist school nurse guidance counselor student Role on Sp Ed Committee- Principal - -administrative: follow protocol, watch for liability issues, managing school team Role on Sp Ed Committee- Gen Ed Teacher - -observe student progress and monitor success of the IEP -give feedback to student and IEP team -contribute information to referrals Role on Sp Ed Committee- Occupational Therapist - -fine motor skills, self care skills Role on Sp Ed Committee- Paraprofessional - -assistant to special education teacher, tutor for individuals or small groups, give feedback to student and IEP team Role on Sp Ed Committee-Physical Therapist - -work with students who have issues with disorders of muscles, bones, joints or nerves AFTER medical assessment -usually cerebral palsy or muscle distrophy -familiar with assistve tech and adaptive equipment Role on Sp Ed Committee- School Psychologist - -administer and interpret results of the standardized tests -help observe student and create IEP -document a case history of the student Role on Sp Ed Committee- Social Worker - -provide resources and information to parents and caregivers -specializes in community and school services available -interview, intake, and home visits as needed Role on Sp Ed Committee- Speech Pathologists - -works with students with speech or langugae issues on a regular ongoing basis -support and feedback to students and caregivers Role on Sp Ed Committee- School Nurse - -provides info about health related issues -responsible for meds, therapeutic services Role on Sp Ed Committee- Guidance Counselor - -counseling services for students and families "global" - in all subjects an intellectual disability affects the student in - all subject areas a learning disability affects the student - in one specific area how to react to parents who dont want their child evaluated - -reassure parent evaluation is being done to support the student and that it is not a shameful diagnosis or label