HEAD START®

Translating the IEP into Everyday Practice

Training Guides for the Head Start Learning Community

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Table of Contents | Preface | Introduction | Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3
| Continuing Professional Development | Resources | Appendix A | Appendix B

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Overview
        Purpose
        Audience
        Performance Standards
        Organization of the Guide
        Organization of the Modules
Definition of Icons
At A Glance
        For Further Reading

Module 1: Laying the groundwork

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 1-1: Family Matters
Activity 1-2: What Exactly Does This Mean?
Activity 1-3: Decoding an IEP
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handout 1: Vignettes (PDF/ 80 KB)
Handout 2: Reaction Sheet (PDF/ 70KB)
Handout 3: Checklist (PDF/ 90KB)
Handout 4: Road Map (PDF/ 70KB)
Handout 5: What Does This Mean? (PDF/ 70KB)

Module 2: What Do I Do Now? Understanding and Implementing the IEP

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 2-1: What Does It Mean for Me and My Classroom?
Activity 2-2: The Children in My Classroom
Activity 2-3: Documenting Progress
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

Handout 6: Ms Peggy's Classroom (PDF/ 90KB)
Handout 7: Sample Planning Matrix (PDF/ 100 KB)
Handout 8: Planning Matrix (PDF/ 80KB)
Handout 9: Activity Planning Sheet (PDF/ 60 KB)
Handout 10: Sample Recording Form (PDF/ 110 KB)
Handout 11: Sample Anecdotal Record (PDF/ 100 KB)
Handout 12: Documenting Erica's Progress (PDF/ 80 KB)

Module 3: Working Together

Outcomes
Key Concepts
Background Information
Activity 3-1: Sharing a Vision
Activity 3-2: I Can Do It Myself
Activity 3-3: Making the Most of Related Services
Next Steps: Ideas to Extend Practice

 

Handout 13: Listening and Working (PDF/ 90 KB)
Handout 14: How Did It Feel? (PDF/ 70 KB)
Handout 15: Related Services (PDF/ 70 KB)
Handout 16: Marlissa (PDF/ 70 KB)

Handout 17: Viewpoints: Marlissa's IEP (PDF/ 70 KB)
Handout 18: Marlissa's IEP Worksheet (PDF/ 70KB)

 

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Development Survey (PDF/ 138KB)

Resources

APPENDIX A
         About IEPs and IFSPs

APPENDIX B
         Glossary

APPENDIX C
         Gerard's IEP (PDF/ 391 KB)

APPENDIX D
         Erica's IEP (PDF/ 391 KB)