Lesson 5 Journal - Kassidy Norman

Something I really enjoyed this week was the mock IEP trial. My group made it to the beginning of the IEP part which we had a lot of fun with. Trying to figure if the child is even eligible for an IEP was difficult and fun at the same time. You need to make sure you cover each of the eligibility requirements in order to decide if the child is qualified for this. It was fascinating to listen to what we all had to say about what is in the best interest. The individual who was playing the role of the father brought up a lot of good points and really expressed his concern for his child being eligible for an IEP plan and what the next step was in the process. He was very cautious and didn't want his child to be considered "special" or having a disability. It helped me to realize that we need to look at everyone's perspective and really do what is best for the child and what will help them succeed.