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Iep Reaction Paper

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I had a very strong reaction to this video, and fact, I even started to tear up a little. I think this video is very well done! It reminds all of us why we got into teaching: to teach and to help kids.
The purpose of this video was to humanize the IEP process. As stated in the description, "I want to show him in a positive light and to give the IEP team a face to put with his name and diagnosis” (IEP Video).
If I were a CSE member for her son’s meeting, I would have a newfound passion for my job. It would recap how important the work I do is. It would also remind me that these students are people that need our help, not just a name and diagnosis. "I want to live in a world where there isn't prejudice or discrimination just because of disabilities" …show more content…

Parents are key players in the education process and are especially important when developing an IEP. “They can offer insight into how their child learns, what his or her interests are, and other aspects of the child that only a parent can know” (A Guide to the Individualized Education Program). Furthermore, Polloway et al states, “Parental involvement, in particular, has resulted in increased mutual support and cooperation between home and school” (33).
In the case of students who do not have parents that can advocate for them, this video demonstrates the importance of student input when the boy said, "Ask me what I need and want… Most of the time I know what will help" (IEP Video). Sometimes this is an overlooked part of the process, but it is a vital part. Students have the best understanding of themselves and their needs and so we want to include their voice in the IEP.
In short, this video definitely would accomplish its purpose; it would prompt members of the IEP to think about the importance of their task, motivate team members to create and implement the best possible IEP. This video is a great example of why parent and student involvement is important. They have a unique view that needs to be

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