The Difference a Year Makes: An Exploratory Self-Directed IEP Case Study
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2013
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09362835.2013.802233
Abstract
The Self-Directed IEP has been found effective in increasing student participation in the first Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting following Self-Directed IEP instruction. To date, no published reports have examined the extent students are involved during their second IEP meeting following Self-Directed IEP instruction. This study presents an exploratory mixed method case study analysis of a student with a learning disability in sophomore and junior year IEP meetings to illustrate the difference a year can make in IEP meeting participation, the development of postschool goals, confidence, maturity, and self-advocacy. Results indicate a marked increase from year one to year two in the student’s word count and speaking rate, a more focused postschool employment vision, and an increase in meeting leadership. Discussion of these results and suggestions for additional research are offered.
Publication Information
Woods, Lee L.; Martin, James E.; and Humphrey, Michael J.. (2013). "The Difference a Year Makes: An Exploratory Self-Directed IEP Case Study". Exceptionality: A Special Education Journal, 21(3), 176-189.
