Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on February 21, 2015 5:41 pm Add to Favorites yjugeM Reps: 90 IEP Meeting I am currently doing my student teaching. I am in an ESE environment. I had a student who had an accident one day last week. His IEP meeting was scheduled for that afternoon. However, his mother was upset that she had to come get him and refused to come back for the IEP meeting. I did not know how to respond. Any thoughts?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted February 22, 2015 5:54 pm ugeBeS Reps: 120 I would try to understand where the parent is coming from, and simply set up another meeting time with the parents and ESE team. ESE meetings are often missed and rescheduled, and although it may be inconvenient, the meetings are necessary. Votes: +25 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution uJabaz Reps: 100 I would do the same, rescheduling for an important meeting can be inconvenient but you have to consider the obstacles that the parents have.   Posted on: February 26, 2015 6:17 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted March 10, 2015 3:13 pm ZutyMa Reps: 100 We have had instances where a parent refuses to show up at the predetermined time. We try everything in our power to reschedule for a time that is convenient for all parties involved; however, that is easier said than done. When we cannot find a common meeting time, we usually meet as a group of teachers and give our inputs and if the parent decides to come, then the case manager has the teacher's notes if they are unavailable at the time. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted March 4, 2015 4:32 am Sapypu Reps: 95 Unfortunately with an IEP there are so many variables and different individuals that must be involved that rescheduling can often be a problem. I have been to several IEP meetings where the parents outright refused to show up. IEPs can be done without parental involvement, however is behooves the child for them to be there. If the parent doesn't want to be involved, unfortunately that's their loss. All IEP meetings are documented, so if the parent comes to the teacher or school and disagrees with what is being done they will have to be reminded that they did not want to participate in that meeting. The IEP meetings can not be pushed back because of a parent. They are scheduled far in advance already for their benefit. Votes: +2 / -2 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution meXyHy Reps: 158 This would be the most appropriate way to handle this situation.   Posted on: October 15, 2015 9:58 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted March 15, 2015 7:01 pm Morgan Jasper Reps: 100 The IEP can be held through a conference call as well. If the parent is okay with it, you can call them and hold the meeting with them over the phone. Otherwise, you can ask for their permission to proceed with the meeting, send home the finalized copy, and set up an amendment meeting if the parent wants any changes made. Votes: +1 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution buQyme Reps: 115 That is a good idea. I would not have thought of this one.   Posted on: February 22, 2019 4:08 pm Ryduga Reps: 200 Forgot about how you could hold the meeting over the phone. Great idea!   Posted on: February 24, 2019 11:11 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted March 11, 2015 12:33 am qaqeHy Reps: 101 That is understandable from the parent and student perspective but very frustrating as a teacher. It might be inconvenient but a rescheduled meeting seems to be the best solution in my view. The day's incident will overshadow the meeting to at least some degree if it were still held. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted February 24, 2019 11:10 pm Ryduga Reps: 200 There isn't much you can do, try and understand where the parent is coming from and just reschedule the meeting at a later date that works best for the parent. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted October 8, 2020 10:00 pm utyDaW Reps: 200 I would try to put yourself in the mother's shoes and understand where she is coming from. IEP meetings are very important and are necessary, but can be rescheduled to another day that works for the parent. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.