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The meeting in the video did match how the text described an IEP meeting. The team was all there, with a general education teacher and the special education teacher, home economics teacher, principal, counselor, mom, and student. Everyone had place cards to identify who they were. The principal opened the meeting by reintroducing the student Jane to the group. The principal spoke briefly of Jane and her home situation and her plans for the future. It was very positive and reminded the group of their goals. The teachers spoke individually of how Jane's assignments could be accommodated and she could graduate on time if she followed the course of study. All of the teachers added a note of encouragement. The counselor spoke of Jane's plan for transitioning out of high school, and her plans to work in child care after graduation. The counselor suggested Jane volunteer 5 hours a week at the local Boys and Girls Club to gain experience in child care. The mother agreed that was possible. Then all the education requirements were addressed, and the principal asked if there was any other thoughts. The counselor said she thought it should be discussed that Jane seemed to adore the idea of getting pregnant before finishing high school. The mother seemed defensive about that, saying that was something that should be discussed at home. The meeting was adjourned. I believe the mother missed an opportunity to emphasize the idea that having a baby in high school was not a good idea. The mother's reaction of this not being the school's business probably reinforced the daughter's idea that having a baby in high school is okay. The counselor wanted to talk about the challenges Jane would face if she got pregnant in high school, and the mother did not want it discussed. I personally wish I could find out if Jane had a baby before graduation. I, as an educator, would make everyone comfortable during the IEP process by modeling the attitudes I saw in this video. All of the educators spoke warmly to and about Jane. They presented themselves as a support system, there to help Jane accomplish her goals in life.
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