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RESPONSE Two weeks before the scheduled IEP meeting - I wanted to make sure that before we meet in two weeks, if you will be creating a draft of Nicoles IEP, that I get a copy of that 10 days before the meeting, so that I may come to the meeting prepared to talk about the recommendations in the draft. Better yet, lets set up a time to work on the draft together. From ‘The Pop-Up IEP’ ? Hands Voices 2005 , Used With Permission. RESPONSE Because I didnt have time to look at this draft ahead of time, lets have a discussion about each of the elements, and as a team, we can incorporate the parts of the draft we determine are needed for Mike into the one we write today. From ‘The Pop-Up IEP’ ? Hands Voices 2005 , Used With Permission. Sometimes the philosophy of an administration creates a program that provides for only one mode of communication or method of teaching. From ‘The Pop-Up IEP’ ? Hands Voices 2005 , Used With Permission. RESPONSE I really think we shouldnt discuss placement issues until we have clearly defined Claires needs based on how she communicates in the world around her. When that is agreed upon by our team, then we can discuss the setting in which her services can be provided most effectively. From ‘The Pop-Up IEP’ ? Hands Voices 2005 , Used With Permission. You must have a clear understanding of your childs cognitive ability and whether a delay in his progress is due to communication access or cognitive potential. Low expectations for special education students have been at the root of dismal outcomes in our nation for over 100 years. From ‘The Pop-Up IEP’ ? Hands Voices 2005 , Used With Permission. RESPONSE Lets make sure we set the expectations for Jeannene comparable to her cognitive and language potential, and ask ourselves the question as to whether she is getting enough communication access (or appropriate instruction) in order to learn what she needs to learn. From ‘The Pop-Up IEP’ ? Hands Voices 2005 , Used