Individualized Education Plans
What is an IEP?
An IEP is known as an Individualized Education Plan. This is a legal contract that authorizes services and sets goals that lead to long term outcomes.
Who receives an IEP?
An IEP can be written for a student once it has been determined that he or she has one of the disabilities in IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities ACT) and that they require special education and related services in order to access the general education program.
Who writes an IEP?
An IEP is developed by the student's multidisciplinary educational team that includes various school staff members and the student's parent(s) and/or guardian(s).
What determines eligibility?
A multidisciplinary team will review a student's social history, progress notes and updates from teachers and other professionals, psychoeducational and academic testing results, report cards and parent insights to determine if the student is eligible for special education services.
How often will an IEP be updated?
An IEP must be reviewed annually, or more often if needed, to ensure that the student is meeting their annual goals and to determine future services and goal. Every three years, students will undergo a reevaluation to determine if he or she will continue to require special education and related services to access the general education program.
What is included on an IEP?
IDEA requires certain components to be included in an IEP. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Present levels of educational performance
- Measurable annual goals
- Participation in statewide assessments
- Promotion criteria
- Diploma objective
- Dates and places where services will take place
- Transition service needs
- Measuring progress
- Language of instruction
- Mainstreaming