Overview
Special education teachers must have strong working knowledge about required IEP data, data collection techniques, strategies for data analysis, management and storage of data, and the ability to accurately report data at specified intervals to help students with exceptionalities reach their IEP goals. Of primary importance is the ability to synthesize both formal and informal data from a wide range of IEP stakeholders so that appropriate IEP goals can be developed to meet the unique needs of each student with exceptionalities. Providing tools and strategies for progress monitoring of goals by all stakeholders is essential for successful professional practice.
Review the “Thomas Case Study,” paying particular attention to the available formal and informal data provided. Using the available data and information, provide a 750-1,000 word report that could be shared with Thomas, his parents/guardians, and other members of the IEP team as you prepare for transition planning. The report should address the following:
- Summarize the types of special education services Thomas qualifies for and the educational settings that represent the LRE where he will receive services. Include a daily class schedule that reflects the service minutes including special education services, instructional setting/location, frequency, provider, and start/end dates. Cite specific data and other case study content to justify the educational settings selected and the service minutes schedule.
- Explain how you will collaborate and communicate with all of Thomas’s teachers to ensure they are providing the specified special education services and making accommodations and modifications prescribed in the IEP throughout the school year. Include a discussion about specific data collection strategies that will be employed, progress monitoring activities that will take place, and how information will be reported to ensure Thomas is making consistent progress toward his IEP goals.
- Write three measurable IEP goals for Thomas. Ensure that the goals follow the criteria found in “Appendix B” of the “Process for Developing Individualized Education Programs” topic Resource.
- For each goal, include a 1-2 sentence rationale for why the goal was selected and the data that was used to formulate the goal.
- Create three data tracking sheets that could be used to monitor Thomas’s progress toward each goal. There should be a different data tracking sheet for each goal.
Note: You are encouraged to utilize the AI tool of your choice and implement the “first draft principle” to help you design the progress monitoring tracking sheets.
- In a 250-word minimum reflection, describe who will be responsible for tracking the data for each of the three goals, timelines for recording and reporting the data, how the data should be stored, and the process that will be used for sharing data and progress with IEP stakeholders. Include a discussion of the role this data will play in future transition planning for Thomas.
Submit the report, including the three IEP goals and rationales, three data tracking sheets, and reflection, as a single Word document.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
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