IEP Team Members

Suggests ideas for instructional strategies, adaptations & AT devices/services; consultant to regular classroom teachers

Administers norm-referenced & criterion-referenced tests, observes student in educational setting, etc.

Helps to identify his/her unique needs where he/she needs support for the learning goals

Offers suggestions with regards to motor abilities of the student, mobility issues, and transporting devices.

Shares information on the continuum of AT.

Offers specific information related to the strengths and needs of the student

Offers insight on expectations for the student regarding the standard curriculum & educational environment.

Specialist in behavior management and crisis intervention; may provide direct services or consultant services.

Recommends tools, devices, and supports from a speech/ language perspective.

Offers perspective on demands of home and community environments

Explains what the evaluations mean in terms of designing appropriate instructional goals & objectives for the student.

Evaluates fine motor skills & self-help skills, recommends therapies, provide direct services/consultant services, etc.

Qualified to provide/supervise special education services, is familiar w/ resources available at outside agencies.

Administers individual intelligence tests, administers projective instruments and personality inventories.

Initial vision and hearing screens, checks medical records, refers health problems to other medical professionals.