Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Jorden’s Annual IEP (Individualized Education Program) was held this morning at 7:30. Due to my work schedule it is important that whenever I have meetings in regards to my own children that they are scheduled as earliest as possible. These meetings are extremely important because they review important facts of the individual child of the past year such as: present academic and/or cognitive levels, progress made, concerns of the parents, goals & objectives for the next year, & the accommodations that need to be made in order to assist that student with achieving his/her goals & objectives. In the past these meetings have shown to be stressful and challenging for me. I think partly because I am a Special Education Teacher myself and I have expectations on what should and could be done for each of my children. Erin’s IEP had already been held and went well. Taylor’s IEP was ended before it ever started, therefore I was a little reluctant when entering Jorden’s meeting. I usually take another person with me for support, advice, and mostly another ear. These meetings can be overwhelming. However, this morning I was unable to take anyone else with me.
