The Writing Strength-based IEPs Video Series
The Writing Strength-based IEPs Video Series
PL Shorts: Writing Strength-based IEPs
The Writing Strength-based IEPs Video Series with Dr. Brent Elder focuses on using strength-based language and strategies when writing and implementing IEPs and discussing students with disability labels. Strength-based approaches to IEP writing gives clear information on the types of supports required for students with disability labels to be successful. Viewers will be introduced to a variety of approaches, tools, and strategies to use in their own practice to promote strength-based approaches to IEPs.
Each video is accompanied by supporting documents including examples, templates and supporting articles. Choose from the list of videos below, which are designed to be viewed on their own, or in combination with each other:
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Writing Strength-based IEPs Introduction
An introduction to strength-based approaches to writing IEPs, with a description of inclusive education through a social justice lens, and an overview of why we need to improve inclusive education practices in New Jersey and beyond.
Links to resources included in the presentation slides below:
- Elder, Rood & Damiani (2018) Writing Strength-based IEPs for Students With Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms
- Writing Strength-based IEPs Introduction Slide Deck
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Person-Centered Planning
An overview of person-centered planning with a focus on Making Action Plans (MAPs). In this video, you will learn the six tenets of MAPs, the essential components of a MAPs meeting, and the eight essential MAPs questions.
Links to resources included in the presentation slides below:
- Elder, Rood & Damiani (2018) Writing Strength-based IEPs for Students With Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms
- Person-Centered Planning Slide Deck
- Making Action Plans (MAPs)
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Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs)
PLAAFPs help to share information with members of the IEP team, so everybody is clear on what to do to promote and support student success. In the video we provide suggestions and examples for writing PLAAFPs, including a review of the “Fast Facts” tool, along with an example and template.
Links to resources included in the presentation slides below:
- Elder, Rood & Damiani (2018) Writing Strength-based IEPs for Students With Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms
- PLAAFPs Slide Deck
- Fast Facts Example
- Fast Facts Template
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Writing Measurable and Benchmarked IEP Goals
Learn the benefits of implementation of measurable and benchmarked IEP goals. In this video, you will see examples of the ABCDE and SMART approaches to writing benchmarked IEP goals.
Links to resources included in the presentation slides below:
- Elder, Rood & Damiani (2018) Writing Strength-based IEPs for Students With Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms
- Writing Measurable and Benchmarked IEP Goals Slide Deck
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Action Planning Meetings
Action Plan Meetings are used to help to develop proactive inclusive education supports and strengthen communication among the IEP team. Implementing an Action Plan Meeting structure helps to celebrate student successes, to identify and address concerns, and to proactively adjust student supports. In the video, we provide suggestions for setting up an Action Plan Meetings structure.
Links to resources included in the presentation slides below:
- Elder, Rood & Damiani (2018) Writing Strength-based IEPs for Students With Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms
- Action Plan Meetings Slide Deck
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IEP Data Matrices
Use data matrices (data sheets) to record data in a way that is easy to collect, read and annotate. Laying everything out clearly helps ensure that everybody on the IEP team is on the same page in working towards IEP goals. In the video, we provide data matrices examples and templates.
Links to resources included in the presentation slides below:
- Elder, Rood & Damiani (2018) Writing Strength-based IEPs for Students With Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms
- IEP Data Matrices Slide Deck
- Sample IEP Matrix
- IEP Matrix Template
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Checklists and Tools to Promote Strength-based IEPs
In this video, we will provide you with checklists and forms that promote strength-based approaches to supporting students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms.
Links to resources included in the presentation slides below:
- Elder, Rood & Damiani (2018) Writing Strength-based IEPs for Students With Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms
- Checklists and Tools That Promote Strength-based IEPs Slide Deck
- Modification and Accommodation Ideas
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