Multi-disciplinary Team
by Jenilynn Whitney
1. Administration Responsibilities
1.1. Complete administration arrangements for team meeting, scheduling the date, time & place.
1.2. Agenda
1.2.1. Indentifying critical personnel & Inviting them to meeting
1.2.1.1. Inviting parents
1.2.1.1.1. Chairing the meeting
1.3. Ensuring that each person knows what action the team recommends, who is responsible for implementation and what resources are needed.
2. Regular Education Teachers
2.1. help develop, review, revise the IEP
2.1.1. determine appropriate positive behavioral interventions & strategies
2.1.1.1. help determine supplementary aids, services, program modifications
2.2. identifying supports that school personnel need to help the student progress in the general curriclum
3. Special Education Teacher
3.1. provide assessments and instructional planning for students in the mainstream setting.
3.2. conduct remedial & tutorial instruction
3.2.1. provide consultation to regular class teacher
3.2.1.1. participate in school assessment & eligibility team
3.3. figure out ways to integrate special education student into all aspects of the schools programs
3.3.1. participate in school assessment & eligibility team
4. Local Education Agencies
4.1. ensure that students with special needs are getting the appropriate service
4.2. In connection with IDEA local education agencies provide early intervention program and preschool services
5. Related Staff & Service
5.1. Speech Language
5.1.1. Occupational Therapy
5.1.1.1. Physical Therapy
5.2. Vision Specialist
5.2.1. Medical Personnel
5.2.1.1. Social Worders
5.3. Counselors & Mental Health Professionals
5.3.1. Adaptive physical education teacher
6. Family & Student
6.1. Family be supportive and involved by providing input about your child
6.2. Student be an active participant in your IEP.
7. School Psychologist
7.1. complete assessments to determine eligibility for programs & services
7.2. analyze & interpret assessment data for parents and other team members
7.2.1. participate in identification of curricula modifications & instructional interventions