Why Collaboration and Communication Make All the Difference

Here we are, well into January and the second half of the school year. As we often do, we like to remind you not to let deadlines pass concerning transitions, charter school lotteries, special program enrollments, and IEP meetings. Don’t let the time get away from you if your child is ready for one of these changes. In today’s solo episode, we are focusing on some of the difficulties and roadblocks we encounter around the IEP process, specifically how open communication and a spirit of collaboration are always beneficial to the process. Join us!Show Highlights:How we, as special education attorneys, function in our roles as middlemen between the family and their school districtHow to approach an IEP meeting in which you want to ask for changes to your child’s program and accommodationsWhy everyone on the IEP team should have the ultimate shared goal to support the student–no matter what that looks like!How a collaborative approach benefits the student’s progress in many ways and makes things easier for everyoneExamples of client situations that turned around because ONE person on the IEP team stepped in to cooperate for the student’s successLinks/Resources:Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org   Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us: [email protected]