This presentation will focus on ensuring that IEPs and BIPs effectively address the best interests of the student, how to appropriately utilize available resources, and how to get participant buy-in for ARD* core principles. We will discuss helping participants understand the purpose of ARDs and meet the objectives of engagement from all stakeholders. We will also address implementing a tracking system to monitor the student's progress and engage or re-engage teachers and others who are critical to the success of the IEP and BIP. At the end of this presentation, attendees will be more proactive and effective in enabling students to be more self-sufficient, helping the student to leverage their strengths to enhance problem-solving skills, and finding community resources to support the growth of the student.
*ARD - These letters stand for Admission, Review, and Dismissal. It is the Texas name for the group of people who make educational decisions about the student.