Description:
Explore case management within the IEP team. Examine the role of case managers, especially Special Education Teachers. Gain insights into team collaboration and contributions for success, emphasizing case management, organization, communication, IEP coordination, compliance, and documentation. Foster teamwork to maximize the impact of the entire IEP team, supporting students effectively.
Credits:
ASHA CEUs: This course is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level)
NASP CPD’s: This course is offered for 2 hours of NASP approved CPD’s
AOTA CEU’s: This course is offered for 0.2 AOTA CEU’s (#9053, Introductory Level, OT Service Delivery & Professional Issues)
Presenter:
Amanda Sass, M.A. Ed. Specialist (M/M, M/S) is SSG’s Educational Support Manager in the Central/West Region, supporting Special Educators in the class setting. She is a seasoned educator and holds both a Mild/Moderate & Moderate/Severe credential in CA, & has worked in a plethora of settings. She mentors teachers on a variety of topics, from developing robust & legally defensible IEPs, implementing best practices, program development, to SEL, diverse instruction models & conflict management.
Financial: Amanda Sass is an employee of The Stepping Stones Group and is paid a salary for her position. There are no other relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Non-Financial: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Learning Outcomes:
As a result of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the various responsibilities of case managers, especially Special Education Teachers.
- Describe effective organization of the IEP team, ensuring streamlined communication with team members for efficient IEP planning, while adhering to compliance timelines.
- Recognize a standard IEP agenda, with clear expectations for the individual roles of each team member.
- Define SMART goals in the development of a legally defensible IEP, fully engaging all team members in the IEP process.
Agenda:
- 5 Min: Introduction and review of objectives
- 15 Min: General description and primary responsibilities
- 30 Min: Building relationships
- 30 Min: IEP planning, facilitation, and compliance
- 25 Min: SMART goals
- 15 Min: Organizational tools