Understanding Jayden's Journey with an IEP

Jayden shares his journey from struggling in school to thriving with the help of an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Initially, he faced challenges with organization and reading, leading to frustration. With professional help, Jayden received an IEP, which provided him with special rights and adaptations to support his learning. He learned the importance of these adaptations, likening them to necessary aids like glasses or a walker. Jayden now uses tools like a computer to aid his learning and understands the significance of advocating for his special rights. The video emphasizes the collaborative effort of teachers, parents, and administrators in supporting students with special needs.

What activities does Jayden enjoy besides school?

• Reading books, playing chess, and swimming

• Cooking, dancing, and cycling

• Gardening, painting, and hiking

• Playing soccer, making art, and performing magic tricks

Why did Jayden's father decide to seek professional help?

• Jayden was not interested in sports

• Jayden wanted to change schools

• Jayden was struggling with reading and organization

• Jayden was not making friends

What does IEP stand for?

• Individual Education Plan

• International Education Partnership

• Inclusive Education Program

• Innovative Education Policy

How did Jayden initially feel about having an IEP?

• Happy and relieved

• Excited and eager

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Confused and resistant

What analogy did Jayden's mom use to explain special rights?

• A bird needing wings to fly

• A car needing fuel to run

• A walker for Grandad and glasses for reading

• A plant needing sunlight to grow

What tool does Jayden's IEP allow him to use in class?

• A dictionary

• A computer

• A tablet

• A calculator

What is considered the most important part of reading according to Miss Bauer?

• Memorizing text

• Reading quickly

• Decoding words

• Understanding the content

Who signs the IEP contract to ensure Jayden's special rights are respected?

• The school board

• Only Jayden's parents

• Jayden's parents, principal, teacher, and Jayden

• Jayden and his friends

What does Jayden need to learn to do in the future regarding his special rights?

• Speak up and advocate for them

• Forget about them

• Ignore them

• Rely on others to manage them

Who collaborated to create the video narrated by Jayden?

• A group of teachers

• Jayden's classmates

• Danielle Van Patter and Riverside School Board

• Jayden's family