The Importance of following Legal Requirements: Factors that Lead to Parent Satisfaction with the Individualized Education Program Meeting Process

IF 0.8 4区心理学 Q4 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation Pub Date : 2022-11-17 DOI:10.1080/10474412.2022.2145290

Tracy Gershwin, L. McKittrick, A. Kilpatrick

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ABSTRACT The individualized education program (IEP) is often referred to as the most important plan designed to provide students with disabilities a free and appropriate public education that requires families and professionals to collaborate for student success. Using qualitative methodology, we examined four focus groups of 43 parents of students with disabilities about their experiences with the IEP meeting process, including suggestions for improvement. Findings revealed parental satisfaction was mostly associated with practices that fell within the legal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Key practices that lead to parent satisfaction included: (a) conveying a strengths-based perspective about the student, (b) utilizing meeting strategies, (c) working together as a team, (d) bringing outside support to the meeting, (e) learning about the IEP process ahead of time, and (f) having a supportive educator available to advocate for the student. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.

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以下法律要求的重要性:导致家长对个性化教育计划会议过程满意的因素

摘要个性化教育计划（IEP）通常被认为是最重要的计划，旨在为残疾学生提供免费和适当的公共教育，需要家庭和专业人士合作，以取得学生的成功。使用定性方法，我们调查了四个由43名残疾学生家长组成的焦点小组，了解他们在IEP会议过程中的经历，包括改进建议。调查结果显示，父母的满意度主要与符合《残疾人教育法》（IDEA）法律要求的做法有关。导致家长满意的关键实践包括：（a）传达对学生基于优势的观点，（b）利用会议策略，（c）作为一个团队合作，（d）为会议提供外部支持，（e）提前了解IEP过程，以及（f）有一位支持性的教育者为学生辩护。讨论了对未来研究和实践的启示。

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Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL-

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