What are a students rights and responsibilities at the IEP meeting?
Paulson and O’Leary (1991) have expressed their belief that part of the IEP planning process for educators is preparing the student for participation in the IEP meeting. Educators need to stress the importance of attendance at the IEP meeting and encourage the student to take an active part. The student has the right to (a) be at the IEP meeting (b) give his or her opinion, and (c) have the objectives he or she wants included in the IEP meeting. In return, the student’s responsibilities include: • Thinking about what he or she wants for the future. • Communicating with parents and teachers to determine realistic goals. • Sharing feelings with the IEP team. • Following up on objectives for, which he or she is responsible. In order to carry out the full intent of federal legislation, ample opportunities must be provided for students to take an active, participatory role in the transition planning process. The IEP meeting is the critical moment when opportunities for participation are dul
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