For the GIEP, you will hopefully be adding steps to be taken to reach agreed upon goals for your student. In general, you are looking for ways to make the curriculum match your child's level. It might be harder than it sounds, so go in with your ideas, listen, communicate and try to give yourself time to process what the school is saying they can provide. Often, it means that the reading level of the books will be higher. The math will likely be more challenging. Usually, it is a matter of making sure your child is not bored and unchallenged. We would love to save you any frustration or upset. It helps to remember that when you are talking about being in a small percentage of the population, it can be a little bit awkward / uncomfortable to discuss. The people involved in the meeting might not come from that background / perspective and that is just fine. It might just take some time to communicate exactly the specific needs of your child. Go with your instincts. Share your ideas. Try not to take it personal if the first meeting does not go as you planned. You will get it right. You are already on the right track. Good Luck and think longer-term. You will have more meetings.
