Which information would you NOT share at an ARD meeting with parents?

Which information would you NOT share at an ARD meeting with parents?

• A. Opinions about the child
• B. Strengths and needs
• C. Student goals
• D. Educational certifications of staff

Answer: (A)

In an ARD meeting, the information shared should be objective, data-driven, and aimed at shaping the student's educational program. Opinions about the child are subjective and can bias decisions, so they don’t belong in the formal planning process. Instead, focus on what the assessments show as strengths and needs, and use that to set clear, measurable student goals that guide instruction and services. Details about staff educational certifications aren’t central to deciding the IEP, though they may come up if relevant to service delivery. The emphasis is on observable data and progress toward goals, not personal judgments.

In an ARD meeting, the information shared should be objective, data-driven, and aimed at shaping the student's educational program. Opinions about the child are subjective and can bias decisions, so they don’t belong in the formal planning process. Instead, focus on what the assessments show as strengths and needs, and use that to set clear, measurable student goals that guide instruction and services. Details about staff educational certifications aren’t central to deciding the IEP, though they may come up if relevant to service delivery. The emphasis is on observable data and progress toward goals, not personal judgments.