Some things I've learned about have a great IEP meeting.
1. Appear prepared. Parents like it if they feel like you have fussed over them a little bit. Have the copies of the IEP neatly laid out on the table. Be ready for them at the table.
2. Do not get up for anything! The parents are taking there time to be a the meeting, make them feel heard and valued.
3. Show the facts. I keep the data binder for that student handy, with there progress monitoring and work samples in it. Base everything in the meeting on that data! Do not let parents trick you into talking about something else. They want you to be professional, but are not above testing you a little bit.
4. Be warm, but professional. Let them know that you really know there child and care about there progress.
5. Thank them for coming at the end. They like to be appreciated.
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