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Tracking Data

Tracking Data Program Transcript

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FEMALE SPEAKER: Thank you all for meeting with me today. As you've heard, the federal government has mandated states to set up accountability systems for students who are on IEPs and IFSPs to ensure they're making progress.

FEMALE SPEAKER: This came up at the state special ed directors meeting, so we all knew this was coming.

FEMALE SPEAKER: I'm glad you have some background on this information. Progress reporting on this level is going to be a big change.

MALE SPEAKER: Oh, great. Our early childhood special education staff are already overwhelmed with paperwork. Now what else do they have to do?

FEMALE SPEAKER: The states mandated that the districts set up a database to collect ongoing data about IEP goals and objectives for all students in special education. This system will monitor progress and keep special education professionals accountable for creating intervention plans for those students not making progress.

MALE SPEAKER: I don't see how this is going to help.

FEMALE SPEAKER: It really is in the best interest of the students. I'm hopeful that this process will be helpful for the education teachers and not a hindrance.

MALE SPEAKER: I'm glad you can be positive but I doubt the staff will see it that way.

FEMALE SPEAKER: In any case, I'm asking you to work together to create a strategic plan for how you'll deliver this news at our next staff development day. And plan a staff training session soon after so they can learn the new system.

FEMALE SPEAKER: We can handle it.

MALE SPEAKER: Yeah, we could put something together.

FEMALE SPEAKER: It's important that this be presented in a positive way, with clear goals, so that we can make this change as smooth as possible.

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