Opportunity to Earn FREE CTLE Hours

Join AFT’s Share My Lesson and expert presenters from the AFT tonight, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. EST for
​ Special Education Essentials: Implementing the Individualized Education Program.
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This free, for-credit webinar will address:

• Accountability and Transparency: The IEP holds the school system accountable for delivering the services and supports outlined in a student’s individualized program.
• Parental Involvement: The IEP process involves parents/caretakers as active participants in decision-making. Their input and feedback are valued in creating a plan that addresses their child's specific needs.
• Progress Monitoring: Through regular progress monitoring and reporting, an IEP ensures that the student's educational program remains effective and relevant. It allows for adjustments to be made if the student is not making adequate progress towards their goals.
• Equitable Access to Education: Implementing an IEP helps level the playing field for students with disabilities. It ensures they have the same opportunities for learning and academic achievement as their nondisabled peers.
• Inclusion and Integration: An IEP facilitates the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education settings to the maximum extent appropriate.
• Behavioral and Social Emotional Needs: An IEP also focuses also addresses behavioral and social skills that impact academic progress. It provides strategies and supports to help applicable students succeed in various aspects of their educational experience.
• Transition Plan: The IEP also includes transition goals (based on the age of the student) that prepare students for life after high school.
• Ensures Consistency and Continuity of Support: Even if a student changes schools, moves to a different district or state, the IEP follows the student. This ensures continuity of the support and services outlined in the individualized program.

Please note that you can register to view this webinar on-demand anytime after it ends.


EARN CREDIT
These sessions are available for one hour of professional development credit each. At the end of your session, a certificate of completion will be available for download that you can submit for your school’s or district’s approval.
Share My Lesson is a New York State Education Department-approved provider for Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) requirements, an Illinois State Board of Education-approved professional development provider and a Texas Education Agency-approved professional development provider.