[blindkid] Questions for IEP

[MISO KWAK]

Judy,
I am not a parent but someone who went through the IEP process as a
blind student in the K-12 system.
Some questions I can think of (for yourself and maybe for the IEP meeting)
1. How is she doing socially with her peers?
2. Her involvement in extracurricular activities?
3. Is she meeting academic milestones just like typically developing peers?

Not a question but as a suggestion, I would like you to consider
involving your daughter in the meeting, and asking her if she has any
question or comment. I personally got involved in my own IEP meeting
starting from middle school, which was my first IEP meeting. (I went
to elementary school in Asia so no IEP there).
Those IEP meetings were emotionally hard for me but looking back I
think it was beneficial for my self-advocacy skills and personal
growth. You know your daughter best so I trust your judgement; just
wanted to give this suggestion because it seems like some of students
don't get a chance to sit in their own IEP meetings until too late.

Best,
Miso Kwak

On 9/10/17, Amanda Nachtmann via blindkid <blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Ask what technology they are teaching her? How much ti.e she gets in the
> classroom? Is there anything you've noticed that's not brailled? Ask them
> If she's finding her pages, handing in her homework, etc just like everyone
> else. If not ask why? Ask them what other things they are doing for her?
> Ask if they are working on expanded core curriculum.
>
> On Sep 10, 2017 11:05 AM, "Judy Smothermon via blindkid" <
> blindkid at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> I have a nine year old daughter that is visually impaired, she has her
>> big
>> IEP meeting coming up in two weeks. Although she is provided excellent
>> service, as her parent I don't just want to go into this meeting sitting
>> back with no questions to ask. Can anyone offer any good advise on how to
>> prepare my husband and I to be our child's advocate, what are some good
>> questions to ask?
>> Thank you in advance, Judy
>>
>> Judy Smothermon
>>
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Miso Kwak
University of California, Los Angeles | 2017
Psychology B.A. | Education Studies Minor | Disability Studies Minor
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