What do we do? - I will read all current, relevant paperwork on your child: IEP, 504 Plan, independent and school-based evaluations, progress reports, and diagnoses. - I will meet with you and your child to discuss what’s working and what is not. - We will decide what your child needs for services and support. - You and I, the current school staff, outside consultants and evaluators will come to agreement as a team. We will discuss intelligent next steps. - I will monitor all agreements for compliance throughout the school year. - You will keep me informed as to changes, surprises, progress or lack of progress. - I will provide you with a suggested agenda for each school meeting. - I will keep in touch with regular and Special Education teachers, therapists and administrators on a regular basis. How do we do it? - Regular, consistent phone, fax, email and text communication between you and the school staff helps to maintain accurate information. You can’t have too much information! - Progress review meetings at least twice a year, and more often as needed, will be scheduled at mutually convenient times. - I clarify and review IEPs and 504 plans and suggest important changes. - I will schedule mediation when necessary and when agreed to by the Director of Special Education. - I will suggest additional evaluations that may be needed this year and in the future.