Clover Park School District Board Public Comment clover park school district parent participation washington state Sep 09, 2024

Clover Park School District is a district near Tacoma, Washington that serves 12,000 children. It is near, and has schools on, the Joint Base Lewis McChord. More than a third of children are military dependents, and thus highly mobile. The district updated their Strategic Plan with...

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AI: Transparency in Special Education ai ai in special education artificial intelligence parent participation Apr 23, 2024

Foundation 4: Promote Transparency

As school districts explore using artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize instruction, streamline processes, and enhance support for students with disabilities, parents should be asking questions about transparency: How do different AI models work? How has...

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Using AI to Create a More Equitable Special Education System ai ai in special education artificial intelligence ethics in ai iep team parent participation Apr 18, 2024

Foundation 2: Advance Equity

As artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities become more advanced, schools and school districts are facing a turning point. The decisions made now about how to incorporate AI into teaching and learning could either help shrink systemic inequities or intensify them....

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5 More Questions to Ask About AI in Special Education ai ai in special education artificial intelligence idea iep process parent participation questions Apr 16, 2024

Questions should never end! Advocates know that it is our job to understand so that we can better advocate... and we also know that the school and school district have a responsibility to provide understandable information so that parents can participate meaningfully. Artificial intelligence in...

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AI in Special Education is Increasing: What Parents Should Know ai ai in special education ethics in ai parent participation Apr 11, 2024

As a parent of a child receiving special education services, you may have heard about artificial intelligence (AI) being used in education. AI refers to computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition,...

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Questions Parents Should Ask About AI in IEP Development ai ai in special education artificial intelligence iep iep process iep team parent participation questions special education advocacy Apr 09, 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are developed and implemented. Parent advocates need to critically monitor your child’s educational program to ascertain whether or not the IEP is more tailored and responsive to...

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The IEP Team: Advocating for Your Child fape idea iep iep team individuals with disabilities education act parent participation special education advocacy Mar 31, 2024

 As a parent, nothing means more than seeing your child thrive and achieve their full potential. When disabilities create roadblocks, you'll move mountains to clear their path forward. But you don't have to advocate alone.

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), your...

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You: The Irreplaceable Expert iep iep process iep team parent participation Mar 25, 2024

Developing an IEP is a team effort. And you, the parent, are the irreplaceable expert on your child's team. 

No one understands your child's strengths, struggles, behaviors and needs across environments like you do. No one has been the constant advocate, cheerleader and champion like you...

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