Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do in an IEP meeting is SPEAK UP—then stay silent!
What happens when a parent clearly doesn't understand what's being discussed?
The Black Swan Group shares a tactical empathy strategy: Acknowledge the elephant in the room and give others space to respond.
A simple observation like, “It seems like we're okay with this parent not understanding what's happening,” can bring an overlooked issue into focus.
Meaningful parent participation isn't optional. Every parent deserves to understand what's happening at the IEP table!
#SpecialEducationBoss #TacticalEmpathy #IEPAdvocacy #ParentRights #LanguageAccess #IEPMeetings #SpecialEducation
What happens when a parent clearly doesn't understand what's being discussed?
The Black Swan Group shares a tactical empathy strategy: Acknowledge the elephant in the room and give others space to respond.
A simple observation like, “It seems like we're okay with this parent not understanding what's happening,” can bring an overlooked issue into focus.
Meaningful parent participation isn't optional. Every parent deserves to understand what's happening at the IEP table!
#SpecialEducationBoss #TacticalEmpathy #IEPAdvocacy #ParentRights #LanguageAccess #IEPMeetings #SpecialEducation