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The Difference a Year Makes: An Exploratory Self-Directed IEP Case Study
Exceptionality: A Special Education Journal
  • Lee L. Woods, Boise State University
  • James E. Martin, University of Oklahoma
  • Michael J. Humphrey, Boise State University
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.

Citation Information
Lee L. Woods, James E. Martin and Michael J. Humphrey. "The Difference a Year Makes: An Exploratory Self-Directed IEP Case Study" Exceptionality: A Special Education Journal (2013)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michael_humphrey/13/