What can I expect at DC's SST meeting?

[Anonymous]

This is our 1st and have no clue. How should I prepare?

[Anonymous]

Teachers and an instructional specialist will likely be present, maybe also a school admin. They will review whatever concerns there are as well as what is going well for your child. Your child's present levels and/or standardized test data (depending on age) will be shared. Behavioral incident documentation will be reviewed if there are concerns in this area. There should be evidence of / a discussion of what strategies the teachers are already trying to help your child. The meeting might focus on creating a specific short term plan with outlined goals, strategies to employ, and a plan to meet again in a few weeks.

if your child is new to the school, you could share how things went in the last school. Bring any ideas that you have for what works well for him/her. Also, if you know there are specific areas of challenge, be ready to let them know how you work with these concerns at home. The best thing to do is go in with an open mind and listen. Hopefully you will meet with a capable school-team. GL!