The Intentional IEP: A Team Approach to Better Outcomes for Students and Their Families

The Intentional IEP shows special education teachers how to successfully collaborate with all stakeholders to work toward students' success. Too many of us aren't trained to write the Individualized Education Programs that help millions of students with thrive in school. This book fills that training gap, explaining the importance of assembling an IEP team and inviting this team to confront and improve its current processes and habits to make IEP writing simpler and more effective.A

With all the pressures that educators are under, it's easy to cut corners when it comes time to write IEPs. The Intentional IEP equips you with the resources you need to feel confident in approaching IEPs the right way, including prioritizing the many competing demands you face so you can find the capacity to show up for your students. This book offers:

- Clear, step-by-step solutions for all IEP members

- Collaboration strategies for IEP teammates

- Tools and reproducibles to strengthen practices and overcome common hurdles

The Intentional IEP is a timely resource for special education teachers, general education teachers, and support staff, as well as teacher training programs.