IEP Goal Setting and Progress Monitoring: A Roadmap to Student Success
As a special education teacher, I’ve sat in dozens of IEP meetings—sometimes inspired, sometimes overwhelmed, but always focused on one question: What do our students really need to thrive? Over time, I’ve learned that meaningful goal setting and consistent progress monitoring are not just compliance checkboxes. They are the foundation of our students’ academic success […]
Improving Math Instruction for Secondary Students with Disabilities: A Collaborative Approach for Inclusive Success
Despite ongoing efforts to improve inclusive practices, math achievement gaps between general education students and students with disabilities (SWDs) remain a persistent challenge in secondary education. Recent findings reveal that less than half of SWDs pass end-of-course assessments in math, while general education peers significantly outperform them. These disparities underscore the need for a comprehensive, […]
Leading Effective IEP Meetings: A Guide for New Special Education Teachers
As a new special education teacher, the first time leading an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting can feel overwhelming. With multiple stakeholders, legal obligations, and the academic future of a student in focus, it’s essential to approach each meeting with clarity, confidence, and collaboration. Done well, an IEP meeting is more than a compliance check, […]