By guiding middle school students to understand the purpose and power of their IEPs, teachers can start an important conversation about self-advocacy.
Millions of students across the U.S. have individualized education programs (familiarly known as IEPs) designed to support their learning needs, but few truly understand the details within the legally-binding document—or how they can actually benefit from them.
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Millions of students across the U.S. have individualized education programs (familiarly known as IEPs) designed to support their learning needs, but few truly understand the details within the legally-binding document—or how they can actually benefit from them.
For more resources for special education teachers, visit: https://www.edutopia.org/topic/special-education/
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#specialeducation #studentvoice
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