
Transition IEPs (TIEP)
Individualized Transition Plans (ITP)
Neglect of educational potential, of those with disabilities, will come back to bite us! We are writing off half a million children, who have the potential to learn and access many forms of post-secondary education, in the next 2 years. We have little time and have drawn an arbitrary line in the sand declaring that those with disabilities do not have any more potential to learn. NBC Dateline’s “On The Brink”, noted that within the next two years approximately 500,000 teenager

What is Inclusion?
WHAT IS INCLUSION? "Successful inclusion is measured by one’s level to appropriately participate and access their education." Marie Lewis, RN, PhD, BCEA Inclusion is not just placement in a regular education class. BEING INCLUDED: Has positive effect on achievement of individual goals Provides a satisfactory quality of life and actualization Creates a sense of meaning and purpose Means actively participating from a strengths model in day to day activities Includes all setting

Inclusion Quotes
INCLUSION QUOTES "Inclusion is a process of identifying, understanding and breaking down barriers to participation and belonging."
Early Childhood Forum (2003) At a time when the community is in need, one should not say, "I will go home and peace be to you," but rather one should participate in the alleviating the community's trouble. Pisikei Zutari Shalach 17 "Inclusion is a personal philosophy and a way of life." Onley Participates in Local Inclusion Celebration “Disability

10 IEP Prep Steps
PARENT IEP PREPARATION By Marie Lewis, RN, PhD, BCEA “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." Alexander Graham Bell 1 - CONTINUE TO TALK WITH YOUR CHILD. What do they like or want to change? What do they like and dislike? What do they need. Listen to how they FEEL about school. For poor communicators use an alternative means of information access. Talk to other parents and children about what is going on in the classroom. 2 - SHARE RELEVANT INFORMATION Share