
Effective IEPs Preparation Strategies
"Discover the power of Facilitated Individualized Education Programs (FIEPs) with best practices for driving effective IEPs. Learn about FIEP implementation, supporting families, integrating best practices, building trust, success stories, and practical tips for engaging families and maintaining trust."
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Power of Preparation: Driving Effective IEPs with FIEP Best Practices April Lee - Facilitator
Introduction to FIEPs A Facilitated Individualized Education Program (FIEP) is a collaborative dispute prevention and resolution process used when members of an IEP Team agree that the presence of a third party would help facilitate communication and problem solving. FIEP is the same as any other IEP Team meeting, except that a facilitator joins the meeting.
The Role of Supporting Families Confidence Information Support
Strategies for Preparing Families Early engagement and communication Providing accessible resources and materials Pre-meeting consultations or workshops
Best Practices for FIEP Implementation Structured meeting agendas Active listening and problem solving techniques Collaborative goal setting
Integrating FIEP Best Practices into Your District Training staff on FIEP principles Creating and using FIEP-friendly resources Regular review and feedback loops
Building Trust through FIEP Pillars of Trust: Transparency Consistency Empathy
Success Stories and Impact Examples of successful FIEP implementations Hall County GaDOE
Practical Tips and Takeaways Key Takeaways: Engage early and often with families Use structured agendas and active listening Focus on building and maintaining trust