I have enjoyed the opportunities this class has given us to get hands-on experience with some of the processes that we will be involved with in our careers,especially the mock IEP meeting this week.  I feel like I learned more than just how to an IEP meeting works, but gain several insights that will be useful during a real IEP meeting.  One thing I noticed in our mock activity was that the overall feelings and attitudes were more on the negative side than those that we watched in the video.  In the video "Accessible IEP" it seemed that everyone was positive and willing to help the student progress even if it meant more work for them.  It could be a result of not having a connection to a real student. I also enjoyed the perspective that I gained as the mother of the student during the IEP process. Even though I was actually speaking English, I could see many areas that we could have improved our language and manners so that the parents feel more welcome and included in the conversations. I realized that part of being a professional will include knowing how to speak with people in different positions and levels of understanding, so that I can effectively communicate with many different people.  Overall, I feel like I have gained a better appreciation for my participation during the IEP process.