Passive “se” verbs for IEP meetings in Spanish are extremely common in evaluations, student support discussions, accommodations, and professional communication with families. Watch the video lesson below to learn more!
Teachers and support staff often use these structures to sound more objective and professional during IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings in Spanish. In many cases, educators use passive “se” structures to discuss student needs, interventions, accommodations, and academic progress. As a result, the language sounds more collaborative and respectful instead of overly direct or personal.
Spanish for IEP meetings: How to Form the Passive SE
To form the passive “se,” Spanish uses the structure se + verb + noun. The verb must match the noun in singular or plural form. For example, Se requiere apoyo adicional uses a singular noun, while Se requieren adaptaciones adicionales uses a plural noun. Let’s see some more examples:
| Se recomienda tiempo extendido. | Extended time is recommended |
| Se recomiendan adaptaciones en el aula de clase. | Classroom accommodations are recommended. |
In Spanish for IEP meetings, the passive “se” can be used in different tenses depending on the situation, similar to passive structures in English. For example, teachers may use the present tense to describe ongoing accommodations and services. Meanwhile, the preterite is often used for completed evaluations or recommendations. Educators may also use the present perfect to discuss interventions that have already been implemented. Here are some examples:
| Se observó al estudiante durante la prueba. | The student was observed during the assessment. |
| Se proporcionará instrucción individualizada. | Individualized instruction will be provided. |
| Se ha utilizado instrucción multisensorial. | Multisensory instruction has been used. |
Spanish for IEP meetings: Critical Vocab
Accommodations = las adaptaciones
Modifications = las modificaciones
Intervention = la intervención
Evaluation = la evaluación
Academic progress = el progreso académico
Goals = las metas
Specialized services = los servicios especializados
Individualized support = el apoyo individualizado
Self-regulation = la autorregulación
Social skills = las habilidades sociales
Speech and language therapy = la terapia del habla y lenguaje
Visual supports = los apoyos visuales
Regulation strategies = las estrategias de regulación
Extended time = el tiempo extendido
Multisensory instruction = la instrucción multisensorial
Functional communication = la comunicación funcional
Academic needs = las necesidades académicas
Behavioral intervention = la intervención conductual
Positive behavior = el comportamiento positivo
Attention = la atención
