What is an IEP?
An IEP, or Individualized Education Plan, is a formal written document designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities that adversely affect their educational performance. It is tailored to each student's specific needs and is a way for parents, teachers, students, and other staff members to design specific academic/behavioral/social/functional goals to improve the student's educational success.
The information contained in the IEP will cover:
-student strenghts/weaknesses -accommodations/modifications
-student academic/functional performance -related services
-participation in state/district wide assessments -specific goals and objectives
-transition services -parental input/concerns
The information contained in the IEP will cover:
-student strenghts/weaknesses -accommodations/modifications
-student academic/functional performance -related services
-participation in state/district wide assessments -specific goals and objectives
-transition services -parental input/concerns
What are the steps in designing an IEP?
1. A student is identified as possibly needing special education and related services by a parent, teacher, or administrator.
2. The student is evaluated by one or more IEP team members (i.e. school psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech/language pathologist, etc.) in the areas of concern.
3. The results of the evaluation are discussed and eligibility is determined by the IEP team.
4. If the student is determined to be eligible/entitled to special education services, an IEP meeting is called and an IEP is written.
5. Services listed in the IEP are provided.
6. Progress is measured and reported to the parents quarterly (4 times per school year).
7. The IEP is reviewed at least annually.
8. The child is re-evaluated at least once every three years to determine continued eligibility/entitlement.
2. The student is evaluated by one or more IEP team members (i.e. school psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech/language pathologist, etc.) in the areas of concern.
3. The results of the evaluation are discussed and eligibility is determined by the IEP team.
4. If the student is determined to be eligible/entitled to special education services, an IEP meeting is called and an IEP is written.
5. Services listed in the IEP are provided.
6. Progress is measured and reported to the parents quarterly (4 times per school year).
7. The IEP is reviewed at least annually.
8. The child is re-evaluated at least once every three years to determine continued eligibility/entitlement.