Chapter Thirteen Copyright Houghton Mifflin Company Technology for

Chapter Thirteen Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company Technology for Managing and Communicating Student Information

Overview • Developing an IEP • How Software Supports the IEP Process • Tools for Monitoring Student Progress • Tools for Communication and Networking Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 2

The IEP Process • Observing students – Be sure to keep notes and share what you have observed with others – Be sensitive to the feelings of both students and parents • Assessment – Typically includes a battery of tests as well as classroom observations – Conducted only with the permission of parents or guardians Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 3

Technology’s Role in Assessment • Many standardized tests can be taken in computerized format • Advantages of computerized testing – Faster scoring and reporting – Availability of alternative formats, such as text-to-speech Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 4

Development of the IEP • Involves a multidisciplinary team of teachers, parents, administrators, and specialists • Includes specific objectives and a description of how those objectives will be met Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 5

IEP Software • Produces official forms • Contains databases for students’ needs, goals, interventions, and objectives • Offers banks of commonly used goals and objectives Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 6

Tools for Monitoring Progress • Output of software packages – Grade reports, certificates, tracking tools • Individualized progress reports from integrated learning systems • Electronic gradebooks – Organize scores, help calculate grades – Can be customized to meet individual needs Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 7

Communicating with Parents and Students • Email – Allows easy way for parents and students to contact teacher – Teacher needs to establish guidelines for use • School and class websites – Make information about school or class available to parents and others – Assist in collaboration with home and community Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 8

Schoolwide Networks • Make communication, management, and file storage more efficient • Provide for exchanges across systems and services • Universal standards being developed so that information can easily be shared Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 9

Summary • Technology can aid in assessing students and in developing the IEP • Gradebooks and other software can provide convenient ways to monitor the progress of all students • Email, websites, and networking can make communication and management more efficient Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company 10