What is an IEP?
IEP stands for Individualized Education Plan (alternatively called an “Individualized Education Program,” “Individual Education Plan,” or some combination thereof). This is a legally binding document that spells out exactly what special education services your child will receive and why. It will include your child’s classification, placement, services such as a one-on-one aide and therapies, academic and behavioral goals, a behavior plan if needed, percentage of time in regular education, and progress reports from teachers and therapists. The IEP is planned at an IEP meeting.
An IEP is an Individual Education Plan that is written to specifically identify your child’s education needs. It should be written in behavioral terms with measurable outcomes. An IEP needs to be reviewed through a parent conference within 60 days of it being developed. It must be reviewed formally in a parent conference annually thereafter.
IEP stands for Individual Education Program – A written statement of a childs current level of educational performance and an individualized plan of instruction, including the goals, specific services to be received, staff who will carry out the services, the standards timelines for evaluating progress, and the amount degree to which the child will participate with typically developing peers (Inclusion/Least Restrictive Environment). The IEP is developed by the childs parents and the professionals who evaluated the child and/or are providing the services. It is required by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for children eligible for special education. The intent of the IEP should be to identify the childs strengths and how to use those strengths to meet his or her educational needs.
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