(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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Someone starts writing after decision is made
Multiple people talk at once
“Can you repeat that?”
Meeting has more than 8 people
“We’re all on the same page” (but checking anyway)
One section takes up half the meeting
Goal wording gets debated for 5+ minutes
“We just want what’s best for the student”
Agenda is referenced but not followed exactly
“According to data…” (followed by interpretation debate)
LEA leaves the meeting
Last-minute clarification added at the end
There are no more copies of the procedural safeguards
Parent brings copy of draft IEP with them
Parent concern leads to longer discussion segment
Side conversation starts mid-discussion
Service minutes discussed in detail
Parent does not attend the meeting
“Let’s put that in writing”
Everyone looks at each other silently
A silence where everyone is mentally organizing notes
Conference room is too hot or too cold
“What does that look like in the classroom?”
Someone participates virtually
Meeting runs into next scheduled meeting
Introductions take longer than expected
Outside provider attends and contributes nothing
“Just one more thing…” (turns into 10 things)
A support is added or adjusted
Meeting is interrupted by a phone call or emergency
“We’ve seen progress, but…”
The general education teacher does not talk
Timeline discussion appears unexpectedly
“In my experience…”
Both parents attend the meeting
Final decision revisited before closing
“We’ll circle back to that”
Data is referenced but not shown
“We’ll just go in order” (then don’t)
You show up to the wrong meeting location
You bring the wrong student file to the meeting
“Let’s revisit that later”
“Let me play devil’s advocate…”
Someone says “I don’t want to derail the meeting, but…”
Acronym used without explanation
Meeting cannot start on time due to late member
“Least restrictive environment” mentioned
A concern in a skill area is brought up that has never talked about before
You spill coffee on your IEP copies
Meeting ends with action steps scramble
Placement discussion becomes very nuanced
Someone asks about implementation logistics
Someone says “to be honest…”
Pens start moving when important decisions happen
“Quick question” (not quick)
Someone proposes a service without data to support
