Circumstances may prohibit participants from attending special education meetings in person. In these situations, technology allows one or all of the individuals to participate through the Internet or telephone. Many types of meetings can occur virtually, including IEP meetings, mediations, resolution sessions, and due process hearings. While each of these types of meetings is unique, virtual meetings share common traits and considerations. Here we have collected resources, tips and strategies for meaningfully participating in a virtual meeting.
Webinars
- Video: Using the Zoom Platform to Conduct Online Mediations
- Video: Conducting Virtual IEP Facilitations
- Video: Communication and Collaboration In-the-Trenches
- Video: Due Process in a Quarantined World: The Nuts-and-Bolts of Effective Virtual Hearings
- Video: Tips for Facilitating Successful Virtual IEP Meetings During the Pandemic and Beyond
Handouts
(These resources were produced in collaboration with Center for Parent Information and Resources, Family Network on Disabilities, National Center for Systemic Improvement, PROGRESS Center, and Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training, and Support.)
- Virtual IEP Meeting Tip Sheets
- Participating in Virtual Meetings Infographic (Español)
- Sample Virtual IEP Meeting Agenda (Español)
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Resources
Website Resources
- College and Career Readiness IEP Learning Resources
- WI DPI COVID 19 Web Page
- Division of Learning Support Email News Archive
Handouts
- Virtual IEP Meeting Resources
- Parent Friendly and Productive Virtual IEP Meeting
- Quotes - Virtual IEP Meeting Experience
- Sample Virtual IEP Meeting Checklist
Colorado Department of Education Resources
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