What is your most stressful part of the IEP for you to deal with or work on?
Do you have someone on your campus that you can go to for assistance and support in writing the IEP?
The most stressful part of the IEP is being able to differentiate. That can be difficult at times. Also, I find it difficult when students try to use the IEP as an excuse not to do work. I unfortunately have encountered that from a particular student. I am afraid that he has not learned how to critically think, because I think he has gotten too much help. I understand that with his IEP that he needs the help; however, he cannot just expect to do nothing and graduate. He always is on his cell phone in class, and has made disrespectful comments. He has even admitted that he does not have to do anything, since he "has an IEP." I disagree completely with that. He needs to do what he can, to his ability. Then, he can get the help he needs.
I do have a couple of people I can go to; however, the coordinator for Special Ed has admitted that he needs to learn that he needs to do the work in college. I know the student is also a sports player, so he does care about that. I think it is about establishing the connection with him, which I have tried to do all year. I thought I was becoming successful about it, until he became really rude one day and had to go out of class, unfortunately. I was disappointed, because I have high expectations for all of my students. I still will do my best, and I have not given up. At the same time, I do realize that there needs to be that aspect of responsibility for the student to be motivated. I know that I create the environment, which I am fine with; at the same time, the student needs to do their best too.
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