Courses of Study

Per MDE, at a minimum, courses of study listed in the IEP include the student's current academic year through the following academic year. Course titles listed should be as specific as possible (i.e., what is listed in the course catalog), but if you choose to project out and add more than two years, titles can be general in nature.

Courses of study are not just a list of classes needed to graduate. They should be directly linked to the student’s postsecondary goals. For example, if a student is planning to be a farmer, they should be taking any agricultural classes available. Remember, these courses of study are for planning purposes and can be changed if needed. They are a "best guess" and if the student registers for different classes before the next school year, for example, the IEP does not need to be amended.

Also, be sure to fill in the anticipated month and year of graduation.  As a team, briefly discuss the student’s progress towards graduation.  Are they on track to graduate?  If not, what is the team’s plan to get the student back on track?