Why is my IEP (Individual Educational Plan) or 504 Plan not sufficient documentation?
The definition of IEP is Individualized Educational Plan. This plan maybe rewritten on a yearly basis from Kindergarten through grade 12, and reviewed annually to determine the best course of education for you for the following high school year. The plan in general includes specific educational goals and objectives for you to meet. The IEP lists the amount of special education support you will need in order to be successful, and how much of the time you will be in the regular education program. An IEP is never initiated without an initial Psychological Educational evaluation. An IEP can be updated on a yearly basis without the full formal evaluation being repeated on a yearly basis. The IEP ENDS the day you graduate from High School. The 504 Plan is generally written for students that no longer need as much support from the special education department or resource room, but still need some types of modification of the academic program to be successful. A 504 plan should never be writte
