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It's Not Rocket Science Linking IEPs to State Standards Submitted by Leia Holley, Kansas City Center
No matter what a child’s label/diagnosis is, as parents we set high standards for them. We surround our children by others who help them to achieve those high standards. When parents send children with disabilities to school, many times they believe they must lower those expectations. A key component to helping children reach those expectations is to know the Kansas State Department of Education’s strategic goal; “all students will meet or exceed state standards.”
Why is it important for parents to understand this strategic goal? According to this strategic goal, the Kansas State Department of Education has set high standards for your child and all Kansas students. By having a basic knowledge of the Kansas State standards, parents have a better understanding of the expectations for all students. With this knowledge parents and the rest of the IEP team must ensure that the child has the appropriate supports, services and specially designed instruction necessary to progress towards their individual goals and meet and/or exceed the state standards.
Through the Parent Empowerment Project, Families Together in collaboration with KSDE’s Student Support Services will provide individual parent assistance and trainings statewide to help parents and educators understand the importance of linking IEPs to the state standards.
During the interactive training session, participants will: 1) get to know the IEP and understand the importance of not only the legal obligations but also the personal connections of each member; 2) get to know the student through activities and begin to brainstorm and develop their child’s Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance; 3) get to know what peers are learning by exploring not only the state standards and general education curriculum but also the hidden curriculum; 4) develop measurable goals; and, 5) understand supports and services.
With the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ’04, the link between the IDEA and the No Child Left Behind Act was strengthened holding school districts accountable for all students. As part of this accountability many districts have already begun to link IEPs to the state standards. All team members must understand this linkage, elements of the IEP, and that all students are general education students. Linking IEPs to the state standards means all students count. |
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Hello! my name is Yolanda Submitted by Yolanda Corraal, Garden City Center
Hello, my name is Yolanda M. Corral I am the Bilingual Parent Information Specialist in Garden City, Kansas. I was born in San Antonio, Texas and raised in Garden City. I have lived in Holcomb, Ks for 25 years. My husband’s name is Antonio Corral, we have 6 children Patricia Myers, Laura Lerma, and Juan Corpus Jr. 3 granddaughters and one grandson, they live in Kansas City, Missouri. Our other 3 daughters at home are Erica 20, Marissa 17, and Angelica Manriquez 15. I started working for Families Together, Inc. on April the 3rd. I am here to help you gain information concerning the specific disabilities of your child, special education services, and financial resources and understanding your parent rights. I have had some requests about starting a walking program for stress management and support group. If you are interested or if I can help you with any other kind of assistance you can call me at 620-276-2380 or 1-800-499-9443. I am in my office Monday-Wednesday 8:00-2:30 and Thursday 8:00-1:30. |
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Hola! Mi nombre es Yolanda Submitted by Yolanda Corraal, Garden City Center
Hola! Mi nombre es Yolanda M Corral yo soy la Especialista Bilingüe de Información para los Padres de Garden City, Kansas. Yo naci en San Antonio, Texas y fui criada en Garden City tengo 25 años viviendo en Holcomb, Ks. Mi esposo se llama Antonio Corral tenemos 6 hijos, Patricia Myers, Laura Lerma, y Juan R.Corpus Jr. 3 nietas y un nieto quienes viven en Kansas City Missouri. Las otras hijas quienes viven en casa son Erica 20, Marissa 17, y Angelica Manriquez 15. Yo empeze a trabajar por Familias Unidas, Inc. el día 3 de Abril. Y estoy aqui para ayudarlos obtener información tocante las discapacidades especificas de tu niño (a) los servicios de la educación especial y los recursos financieros y para que entiendas los derechos de los padres. He recibido llamadas sobre empezar un programa de caminar para el manejo del estres, y grupo de apoyo. Si estas interesada, o te puedo ayudar con cualquier otro tipo de asistencia tu puedes llamarme al numero 620-276-2380 o 1-800-499-9443. Yo estoy en mi oficina Lunes-Miercoles de 8:00-2:30 y Jueves 8:00-1:30. |