using IEP forms for parent, student and teacher input

Have you ever wondered why parent, student, teacher input is so important when writing IEP forms? Today we’re going to talk about the different types of input and why it is important to use it when developing a piece for students. Every year a student has a new IEP written whether that is for a calendar year or for a school year so these IEP forms are needed. 

Use input forms to gain insight into the student

Gaining parent input is important because it gives insights on what is happening at home as well as the expectations of the parents. Parents can voice their concerns, goals, and things that work well for the student that the teacher may need to include in the new plan. There are long and short forms that can get information. There are various forms for parents to best meet their needs. Sending the input at the beginning of the year helps build rapport with the families. 

Build rapport with families & teachers

Gaining general teachers’ insight allows for the teacher to give strengths, weaknesses, areas of growth, and an overview of accommodations. General education teachers typically have students for many hours a day. This allows the teacher to give strengths, weaknesses, areas of growth, and an overview of accommodations. Their input is valuable when creating a new plan their input helps drive the path for the upcoming plan because the general education teachers know what has been learned and what still needs to be worked on. The general education teacher is a vital component in IEP development.

Learn about what the student enjoys easily 

Gaining student input is a great way to build rapport with the student at the beginning of the year. It can be easy using these forms. Student input in the IEP Shows the student’s favorites, and things students work well with. Knowing the student’s favorites can help teachers determine proper incentives. Knowing what accommodations students prefer can cut down on the behavior. Students can also tell you areas that they struggle with in order to better develop a plan to meet their needs.

Motivational incentives and accommodations can help the whole team

Getting all of the input IEP forms can be work at times. Sometimes we have to send it more than once, but it is worth it when we get a better picture of the students and when writing the IEP. The parent, student, teacher input allows the special education teacher to work with the student in addition to writing the IEP more effectively. Have a variety of options of the parent input helps meet your parent’s needs. 

forms are in english and spanish

Have a student or family that speaks Spanish? These forms will also work great for them. Don’t let the language barrier prevent you from getting the information you need. 

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