Question.4885 - Module 6M6: DiscussionContribute to the discussion once by Thursday and a second time by Sunday. The first post should respond to the discussion prompt (Parts A & B), and the second post should respond to a classmate. Part A: IEP Meeting ParticipationYou are a new principal, and it quickly becomes evident that it is common practice in your school for parents to not be present at IEP meetings. Staff members believe that parents do not care enough to show up at these meetings. How would you change the culture and practices of IEP meetings so that family members have an opportunity to play an active role? Refer to at least one of the assigned readings in your response.Part B: In Denial?A parent with a child with a learning disability comes to you complaining that during parent-teacher conferences, the teacher suggested that they are "in denial" and that their child would never read at grade level. How would you address this situation with the parent and with the teacher? Refer to at least one of the assigned readings in your response.
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