Last Updated on February 17, 2022 by Editorial Team
Every child is born unique. Their speciality may be different, and so can be their learning requirements. When it comes to designing an educational curriculum, mostly national intelligence average calculated from a random set of people is taken into account. But, what if not all students meet that intelligence criterion?
The problem did come to light when students were denied admission to schools and colleges due to below-average intelligence. The revelation coincided with the passing of the IDEA or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975.
IEP formulation background
Actually, people did not use the term ‘intelligence’ itself in the correct sense. The concept of calling the inability to read and write as a sign of low intelligence received flak from all intelligentsia sections. These people who did not read or write or comprehend reading well did marvellous jobs which required intelligence, like inventing new things, creative works like painting, music, or playing sports. Thus, it led to the ideation of an inclusive model of education.
As a result of objections raised, legal battles, and demonstrations, the concept of IEP or Individualized Education Program saw the light of the day in 1975. It is a systematic program that defines the learning goals of students in an individualized manner. The main beneficiaries of this program are the students who need extra help in meeting their academic goals.
In this post, we appreciate and recognize all those thoughts and motivational quotes that have IEP, education, and the importance of special education at their core.
Often, there are times when people feel like deviating from goals and abandoning the path of learning due to their inability to cope. Our aim with mentioning IEP quotes is to keep people tied to the path, no matter what, till they reach their educational objectives.
So, here we go!
Most inspirational IEP quotes that can brighten your day
Listed here some of the most inspirational IEP quotes that come from the space of hope, motivation and zeal to stay committed to the cause. Let’s take a look:
- IEP for progress, always!
” I E P” – I Expect Progress! – Book, I Expect Progress by Adi Kipar, et al.
Of course, it is the only reason why people make their kids join IEP programs, isn’t it?
2. IEP for inclusive model of education
“Inclusion is not simply about physical proximity. It is about intentionally planning for the success of all students.” – Autism and Homeschool Resources
3. Keeping teachers inspired
“Great Teachers empathize with kids, respect them, and believe that each has something that can be built upon.” – Ann Lieberman
5. A progress is progress, no matter how small!
“It shouldn’t matter how slowly a child learns. What matters is that we encourage them to never stop trying.” ~ Robert John Meehan
6. Equip Yourself to Bring Excellence
“A Special Education IEP is a detailed guide of the tools and assistance necessary to ensure a child reaches their excellence.” – Source: SpecialEd Resource
7. Always appreciate the progress
“Never discourage anyone who continually makes a progress, no matter how slow.” – Plato
8. Be Special
” A child with special needs will always inspire you to be a special kind of person.” – Source: Global Hydrencephaly Foundation
9. Teacher – the invisible force
” The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, ” The children are now working as if I did not exist.” – Maria Montessori
11. Why IEP? Because…
“Every student can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way.” – George Evans
12. IEP = Fair Chance
“Fair is not everyone getting the same thing..Fair is everybody getting what they need in order to be successful.” – Catherine Montgomery
13. IEP focuses on ‘can do’
” There needs to be a lot more emphasis on what a child can do instead of what he cannot do.” – Dr. Temple Grandin
14. Role of Schools in IEP implementation
” School Districts are charged with the responsibility to offer to each disabled child an Individualized Education Program (IEP) suitable to the child’s special needs. The proponent of IEP, it seems to me is properly called upon to demonstrate its adequacy.” – Ruth Bader Ginsberg
15. Just for Laughs
“Most Ridiculous IEP goal ever: Susie will cross the street safely in 8 out of 10 opportunities.” – Book, The Movement of Imperfection
16. Perspectives matter
“There is no greater disability in society, than the inability to see a person as more.” – Robert M. Hensel
17. Everything is to be tried
“Don’t buy into the “It didn’t work for my child, so it won’t work for yours” mentality. Instead, utilize the experience of others to aid in your research.” – Source: SpecialEdSource
18. IEPs, all that they are!
“Individual Educational Plans (IEPs). We love them. We hate them. We dread them. We need them.” – autismclassroomnews
19. It is only about difference, you see, appreciate it!
“Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also of succeeding.” – Robert John Meehan.
20. Special parents, Keep going!
“Special parents don’t hope for much. We hope for peaceful days and restful nights. We hope for stress-free IEP meetings. We hope for our children to progress and be happy. Is that too much to hope for?” – S. Zgicek.
21. What to do in IEP Meeting? here is the clue!
“As a parent in an IEP meeting, Remember:
- a. Ask a lot of questions..
- b. Advocate positive change..
- c. Understand proposed plan completely before leaving the room..” – SpecialEd Forum
22. What law says!
Law says a child’s IEP must be drafted without any influence of financial limitations. ‘ – Penny Williams
23. Knowledge is not an option, but the necessity.
“Being Knowledgeable about the IEP Process is not an option but a requirement for all.” – Book, The IEP Checklist
24. Why is it needed to normalize things
“What if .. the fundamental way that students with disabilities are viewed could change so that their disability was viewed as a natural part of human diversity instead of a problem?” – Cheryl M. Jorgensen
25. Learning is important. Period.
“It shouldn’t matter how slowly a child learns. What matters is that we encourage them to never stop trying.” ~ Robert John Meehan
26. IEP offers ways to teach, and the goal too!
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” – Ignacio Estrada
27. Make education personalized, IEP may tell how!
“Personalized learning is not what is done to the learner or about tailoring the learning. It is about helping each learner to identify and develop the skills they need to support and enhance their own learning so that agency and self-advocacy can be realized.” – Kathleen McClaskey
Wrapping up,
IEP may be a formal approach for making education meaningful for one and all, but it makes sense only when the mindset is positive and driven. It is the zeal to stay firm and keep on trying relentlessly to achieve a real difference. So, next time when you feel that path is too difficult, revisit the idea of why it all started. Further, the quotes above will help you stay focused and keep trying.
An engineer, Maths expert, Online Tutor and animal rights activist. In more than 5+ years of my online teaching experience, I closely worked with many students struggling with dyscalculia and dyslexia. With the years passing, I learned that not much effort being put into the awareness of this learning disorder. Students with dyscalculia often misunderstood for having just a simple math fear. This is still an underresearched and understudied subject. I am also the founder of Smartynote -‘The notepad app for dyslexia’,