This course was designed for parents who want to go into their next IEP meeting more prepared and will lead you to step by step through the IEP process, helps you understand your child’s needs, explains the terminology and shows you how to create an IEP binder for your child.

The parent’s guide to the IEP course will cover the following topics:

Introduction to individualized education plans
Intro to IEP binders
How to understand your child’s unique learning needs?
Accommodations and modifications
Goals and objectives
Review of other terms you will come across during IEPs
Preparing for your child’s IEP meeting

You will have unlimited access to the 13 hours of videos in this course. The price for membership is $297.00 now. Customers in GST will be charged 7% tax.

COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION TO THE IEP

Introduction to A Parent’s Guide to IEPs
What is an IEP?
Who are IEPs for?
What should IEPs look like?
What does it mean for your child?
The IEP Process
Module 1 Overview

THE IEP BINDER

Introduction to the IEP Binder
Why are IEP Binders needed?
Parts of the IEP Binder
Communication Log
Assessments and Report Card
Supportive Information and Glossary
IEP Binder Review

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD

Introduction
Understanding your Child’s Diagnosis
Explaining your Child’s Diagnosis
Explaining your Child’s Strengths & Weaknesses
Explaining your Child’s Past & Future
Exit/Overview

ACCOMMODATION AND MODIFICATIONS

Introduction
Accommodations
Modifications
How are they different?
What do they mean?
What is best for your child?
Overview

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

Introductions
How are they different?
Creating good Goals and Objectives
What do they mean for my child?
How many should my child have?
Overview

OTHER TERMS

Introduction
Advocacy & Self Advocacy
Transition Plan
Mainstreaming vs Special Education
Least Restrictive Environment
Inclusion vs Integration
Behaviour Intervention Plan

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Mariah (Individual with Dyslexia)

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About the Business

Garforth Education welcomes clients of all ages and with different academic needs including learning disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and low incidence special needs.

At Garforth Education, we believe that everybody has a unique learning profile with different strengths and challenges. When considering this profile to design a personalized education plan, it is possible to find a pathway to success at any age.