Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 20:03:19 -0700
From: Carol Murphy <camurphy@ousdmail.ousd.k12.ca.us>
To: Shirley Brungardt <shirleybrungardt@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Pinhole Digest #34 - 08/10/98
New Federal legislation requires that general education teachers take a
more active role in implementing and developing the IEP's. We are all
going to have to figure out how to protect confidentiality without
keeping things so private that nobody knows what to do.
Most of what works for special needs kids is common sense and good
teaching practices. Sometimes we accidentally hit on something that
solves a problem or removes an obstacle. It is important that we share
with each other so that when we find something that works for an
individual, we communicate that clearly to other educators who are or
will be working with that student.
For more information on the new legislation you might want to visit this
site:
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/IDEA/geninfo.html
Shirley Brungardt wrote:
>
> Regarding IEP's, because they contain confidential data many districts
> keep them under lock & key in the counselor's office (or elsewhere).
> The truth is, it is frequently inconvenient or nearly impossible to
> view the IEP's in a timely fashion. What then do you do? Your best.
> That is all you can do and it has to be enough. As early in the
> semester as possible make your best effort to know what the handicapping
> condition is and how it will impact your lesson presentation, student
> participation, and evaluation. Then proceed with specific goals for
> that student in your classroom.
>
> Shirley B
>
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-- ------------------------------ Carol A. Murphy, M.A., CCC-SLP Program Specialist Oakland Unified School District Oakland, California email: camurphy@ousd.k12.ca.us voice: 510-879-8715 (press #8) ------------------------------