Why Do Students With Disabilities Need an IEP?
First, it’s the law. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires each student with disabilities who receives special education services to have an IEP an educational program written just for him or her. Second, the IEP helps the school meet your special needs. It also helps you plan educational goals for yourself. That is why it is called an IEP because it is an individualized education program. 3. What is the Purpose of an IEP? The purpose of the IEP is to make sure that everyone you, your family, and school staff knows what your educational program will be this year. 4. Where is the IEP Developed? The IEP is developed during an IEP meeting. The people who are concerned with your education meet, discuss, and develop your IEP goals for the next year. 5. Who Comes to the IEP Meeting? Certain individuals will help write your IEP. We’ve listed these below. Some are required by law to come to the meeting. (In the list below, we’ve written these people in bold letters.)
Related Questions
- Why should students with disabilities be held to academic content and achievement standards when the IEP process requires an individualized education?
- What is an IEP meeting and what role does it play in decisions about the educational program for students with disabilities?
- Do students with disabilities still get the accommodations specified on their IEP for the NYSESLAT?
