Let me tell you about a problem that’s costing your students valuable learning opportunities and your teachers precious time.
Every day, teachers walk into IEP meetings with game-changing insights, but too often, those insights go unheard. The result? IEPs that miss critical details, leaving student needs unmet.
The good news? There’s a simple way to transform your IEP process from a bureaucratic requirement into a powerful tool for student success—by amplifying the teacher’s voice.
The Real Cost of Overlooking Teacher Input
Think about your last IEP meeting. Did teachers seem hesitant to speak up? Were they scrambling to gather last-minute information? When teacher insights are missing, so are key pieces of the puzzle that could mean the difference between a student struggling and thriving.
A Smarter IEP Process: Three Simple Fixes
Why This Matters for Your District
Imagine IEP meetings where:
- Teachers arrive confident and prepared
- Every student plan reflects real classroom insights
- Implementation rates soar because teachers feel ownership
- Parents see a unified team working for their child’s success
Your Next Step
Develop a Teacher Insight Template to share with teachers before IEP meetings, including space for them to highlight one effective strategy and two challenges.
Every teacher insight we capture is another opportunity to transform a student’s educational experience. Let’s make sure those insights don’t stay locked in the classroom.
[Note to share with teachers: This isn’t about adding to your workload—it’s about making sure your expertise shapes student success.]
