Best Practices for Using Teletherapy in an IEP Meeting

1. Best Practices for Using Best Practices for Using Teletherapy in an IEP Meeting Teletherapy in an IEP Meeting If you are using teletherapy in your school, or considering adding in these services, you might be wondering how it works when you have something beyond the usual therapy services, such as an IEP meeting. It works a lot like a regular IEP meeting, but there are a few things to consider to make sure you get the most out of each meeting and to ensure they are as secure as possible. Using teletherapy in IEP meetings Here are some of best practices for using teletherapy in IEP meetings: Video conferencing to see the IEP Video conferencing to see the IEP While a phone conference can work for your IEP meetings, video conferencing is best. This ensures that everyone, whether using their cameras or not to see each other, can see the IEP as you all go through it together. Everyone has a mic or can call in to share info and discuss Everyone has a mic or can call in to share info and discuss Having a microphone to speak, or calling in, is also important. This way everyone can have a chance to share any updates or ideas they have for your students, as well as add any additional input as the team creates and finalizes the IEP together. Be able to edit your IEP as needed during the meeting Be able to edit your IEP as needed during the meeting Using a platform that helps you to share your screen, so you can edit the IEP live together is also best practice. When doing this, the team is able to see the edits and make sure everything the student needs is updated and reflects their present levels and needs. Fo Follow HIPAA and privacy compliance llow HIPAA and privacy compliance When you do choose a video conferencing software or site, make sure that it is secure, so you are following HIPAA and privacy compliance laws. Not all sites are secure and ensure your privacy, but there are many that do and can be used for IEP meetings, therapy sessions, classroom conferences, etc.  o  o  o  o

2. Send draft to all team members in case anyone needs to call in ahead of time Send draft to all team members in case anyone needs to call in ahead of time As with any IEP meeting, whether virtual or in-person, having a draft of the IEP sent out to team members is crucial. In the virtual setting, this helps you make sure that everyone who is attending the teletherapy IEP meeting can see it, whether or not it is shared on the screen or they are calling in for the meeting. To share these, make sure you use a secure portal or password protect the IEP. o To share these, make sure you use a secure portal or password protect the IEP. o To share these, make sure you use a secure portal or password protect the IEP. Send draft to all team members in case anyone needs to call in ahead of time Send draft to all team members in case anyone needs to call in ahead of time As with any IEP meeting, whether virtual or in-person, having a draft of the IEP sent out to team members is crucial. In the virtual setting, this helps you make sure that everyone who is attending the teletherapy IEP meeting can see it, whether or not it is shared on the screen or they are calling in for the meeting. shared on the screen or they are calling in for the meeting. Send draft to all team members in case anyone needs to call in ahead of time Send draft to all team members in case anyone needs to call in ahead of time As with any IEP meeting, whether virtual or in-person, having a draft of the IEP sent out to team members is crucial. In the virtual setting, this helps you make sure that everyone who is attending the teletherapy IEP meeting can see it, whether or not it is    o o o o In the teletherapy world, whether you are a virtual school or traditional setting, IEP meetings are a part of your therapy and school services. In order to provide the best services, you can use these techniques and more for your online IEP meetings. techniques and more for your online IEP meetings. techniques and more for your online IEP meetings. In the teletherapy world, whether you are a virtual school or traditional setting, IEP meetings are a part of your therapy and school services. In order to provide the best services, you can use these part of your therapy and school services. In order to provide the best services, you can use these In the teletherapy world, whether you are a virtual school or traditional setting, IEP meetings are a Learn more about teletherapy Learn more about teletherapy Learn more about teletherapy Teletherapy, sometimes called telepractice or online therapy, is a great resource to have in your school district, whether you are a virtual school or brick and mortar. It can help you provide services to students that otherwise might not receive them and have more therapists on hand then you could otherwise. For the most part, it works the same way as in-person therapy, because it is still face-to-face, just sometimes from across the country! still face-to-face, just sometimes from across the country! still face-to-face, just sometimes from across the country! Teletherapy, sometimes called telepractice or online therapy, is a great resource to have in your school district, whether you are a virtual school or brick and mortar. It can help you provide services to students that otherwise might not receive them and have more therapists on hand then you could otherwise. For the most part, it works the same way as in-person therapy, because it is you could otherwise. For the most part, it works the same way as in-person therapy, because it is Teletherapy, sometimes called telepractice or online therapy, is a great resource to have in your school district, whether you are a virtual school or brick and mortar. It can help you provide services to students that otherwise might not receive them and have more therapists on hand then To learn more about teletherapy, check out the telepractice resources and organizations that we have gathered for you and contact us at info@electronic-therapy.com to see how we can help provide services to your schools. provide services to your schools. provide services to your schools. To learn more about teletherapy, check out the telepractice resources and organizations that we have gathered for you and contact us at info@electronic-therapy.com to see how we can help have gathered for you and contact us at info@electronic-therapy.com to see how we can help To learn more about teletherapy, check out the telepractice resources and organizations that we