Back To School Kit- For Special Education

Let's face it-- IEP Meetings are a HUGE part of being a Special Education Teacher.  Once school begins, we are in paper work over load!  During the school year I made notes of things that would help me be more organized & have data to support everything I do.  I decided to take those ideas & create a Back To School Kit, for Special Education.

I included a general form to send home with parents so I can get updated information regarding who to call & how to contact parents for upcoming IEP meetings.  I made the form so it wasn't the same ole' boring forms. 

Next, an IEP information sheet was included.  This form is probably my favorite because it lists the due dates for Annual Reviews & Re-evaluations.  This form even gives "extra information" to explain what that those meetings are for.  I really wanted my parents to have more information about their child & to know what is coming.  I've also had several families to transfer in/out & they were not aware that their child's IEP was due during that transition.  I would like to give them "cheat sheets" so they can be more prepared regarding their child's IEP.

Third, a meeting preparation sheet is included.  This document is pretty awesome!  It gives the proof of documentation of those phone calls, letters, emails, etc. that you have made to schedule your meetings.  Now yes, I have a parent contact book where I list my messages BUT this is specifically targeting your meeting & you can bring this form in for your meetings.  As much as I stay positive with parents, you need to be prepared for those parents that may claim they have "not heard anything about a meeting". This is great documentation!  It also has an area where you can jot down notes for the meeting.

Check this Back to School Kit out & leave me feedback on what you think!  What resources do you use to prepare for IEP meetings?

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-To-School-Kit-for-Special-Education-1974896

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Whisper Phones-- Fluency

Fluency is a major component that my students need. Here is easy tool you can use in your classroom. You can buy similar ones online or you can make these & add your own touch.

Students practice using the whisper phones in the classroom without having to read loud enough to disturb other students. I can't wait to use these I my classroom this year!

Materials:

PVC pipe (1/2 inch)

1/2 inch elbows

Pool noodle

PVC pipe glue

Spray paint

I only made 6 whisper phones so one long PVC pipe was a plenty to make those. I used 18 elbows & 1 pool noodle. My fabulous husband used his saw & cut the PVC pipe into the length I wanted  & used the glue to hold the pieces together. Next, we spray painted 2 coats of paint to the pipe. Once it dried we slid the pool noodles on & glued them.

Have you made whisper phones? Do your students get much use out of them?