Vision Plan and Critical Analysis of IEP/IFSP

? Title Page: Introduce this assignment including key information including, but not
limited to, with whom and where your conversation about the vision plan was
conducted, and how you know this child and family.

? Meet the Child: Describe who this child is and other essential information such as
family, age, culture, gender, disability, current school and class.
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? Family Vision Plan: Describe the vision the family holds for their child by
answering the following a) what are the dreams for this child, b) what are the
nightmares for this child, c) what would an ideal day would be like d) what
specific supports would be needed to make this a reality, and e) what specific
steps can be done today to start making the family’s ideas for the future become a
reality?

? Critique and Analysis: Conduct an in-depth analysis of the child’s individualized
education program (IEP) or individualized family support plan (IFSP) to
determine the quality and integrity of this document and the process by
o Analyze critically the IEP/IFSP document and process. For each point
back up your ideas with examples from the IEP/IFSP including page
numbers.
o Compare and contrast the family’s vision with the child’s actual IEP/IFSP
to determine the alignment with the family’s priorities and perspectives.

Reflection and Recommendations :
o Personal Reflection:

? Articulate (a) personal, thoughtful and deep insights, lessons
and/or reflections you personally gained as a result of this
experience, and (b) describe how these reflections will shape your
own teaching practice.

o Professional Recommendation:
? Based on your critique and analysis above, provide
recommendations (which are clearly tied to course readings) to
improve the process and/or outcomes of the IEP experience. Please
address: a) tips for the family to strengthen the school or IEP
experience for them and their child, and b) specific strategies from
DEC and/or the Teaching Everyone text to meet the child’s
individualized learning.