Spotlighting real errors that too many real school districts make when developing IEPs for students with autism, this staff training video shows your IEP team members the most common trouble spots in seven key areas:

• Procedure
• IEP Content
• Methodology
• Placement
• Behavioral Intervention
• Transportation
• Postsecondary Transition Planning

And, because knowing the problem is only half the battle, each misstep is followed by specific strategies for preventing it — showing everyone the way to creating appropriate, compliant IEPs:

• Proper team composition and parental involvement
• Writing clear documents that include all legally required elements
• Considering all methodology options and communicating with stakeholders
• Determining appropriate LRE and avoiding predetermination
• Implementing behavioral intervention plans and preventing improper seclusion and restraint
• Identifying students’ transportation needs
• Meeting legal requirements for postsecondary transition planning

Includes Discussion Starters (8 pp.) with talking points to reinforce learning!