Exploring IEPs 101: The Role of the School Social Worker (1.0 CE)

Course Description: This course dives into the fundamentals of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). We will guide you through the basics of IEPs, shed light on the purpose of IEPs, and explore the components of the IEP. Additionally, we will explore how school social workers collaborate within the IEP framework, advocate for students' holistic development, and ensure student success by bringing unique social work expertise to the table. Within this webinar, we will focus on fostering collaboration and support for students, parents, and educators alike. Don't miss this opportunity to grasp the essentials of IEPs and their synergy with school social work support.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to accurately identify the key components of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to effectively collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals in order to create tailored IEP goals and/or support plans.
2. Participants will assess the effectiveness of implemented IEPs and/or support plans through ongoing monitoring and adjustments, promoting a student-centered approach that enhances overall academic progress and emotional well-being.
3. Participants will explore how to effectively communicate IEP information to families, ensuring they are well-informed advocates who can actively participate in the decision-making process for their child's education.

Speakers:

-Kim Moran, NBCT, M. Ed. started her path into the world of public education over 20 years ago. Her work in Early Childhood Education fostered a love of authentic inclusive practices.  Kim spent time working with the non-profit sector, serving at-risk youth with a focus on social-emotional education. She became a part of the Amphitheater School District in Tucson, Arizona as a Cross-Categorical Primary Teacher for ten years. During those ten years, she was utilized as the model/mentor teacher in special education for the district. The decade spent in that role ignited her passion for personalized visual learning and supports. Kim achieved National Board certification as an Exceptional Needs Specialist prior to joining the adjunct faculty for the University of Arizona, College of Education Online. Kim is a proud NAU graduate for both her undergrad and master’s degrees.  Currently, Kim is the Special Education District Coordinator for Amphitheater School District after serving the past four years as their Curriculum and Instructional Support Specialist for Special Education. Kim is a mom of two remarkable children, an eleven-year-old daughter, nine-year-old son, & two dog children. She has had an absolute blast being married for almost twenty-five years and loves spending time with family & friends, dining out @ local joints (She is a major FOODIE) running, hiking, camping, stargazing & traveling. 

Content Level: Beginning

Target Audience: School Social Workers (special focus on Special Education School Social Work Services)

Refund policy: No refunds will be given.

School Social Work Association of America, 1789, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. School Social Work Association of America maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 7/27/2023-7/27/2026. 

Note: Many state licensing boards impose specific limitations on course content, distance education, or other elements of continuing education, even when courses are taken from approved providers. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that the courses taken will meet the requirements for your license.