The final unit the series helps learners become familiar with the major components and vocabulary in their IEPs. Using a KWL chart, class members record information about their IEPs and set goals for themselves.

Concepts

special accommodations, self-awareness, self reflection, self assessment, social-emotional learning, casel, americans with disabilities act, iep, critical thinking

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Additional Tags

classroom support

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Instructional Ideas

• Conduct the lessons at the beginning of the school year
• Share the lessons with classroom aides

Classroom Considerations

• Requires journals and notebooks from previous lessons
• The final unit in a three-unit series designed for the special needs classroom
• Pupils should have copies of their personal IEP
• Requires extra prep time to locate and copy the required materials

Pros

• The lessons are designed to engage learners in the IEP process
• Activities help participants develop self-awareness and encourage and encourages self=advocacy

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.7.4 RI.7.4 W.7.4 SL.7.1.a RL.8.4 RI.8.4 W.8.4 SL.8.1.a RL.11-12.4 W.11-12.5 W.11-12.7 SL.11-12.1.a RST.11-12.5