IEP

What is an Individualized Educational Program (IEP)?

An IEP is a program developed to support a student’s educational needs.

Describes a student’s learning strengths and needs
Identifies a student’s learning goals and objectives
Provides for progress monitoring of a student’s learning goals and objectives
Provides for appropriate related services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech, Transportation)
Includes appropriate accommodations and/or modifications for students to access curriculum

Objective Statement
Assessments used to measure a student’s progress in the curriculum
A student’s disability category and recommended placement
Description of a student’s strengths and educational needs
Parent input for supporting student’s educational needs
Annual educational goals and objectives Age appropriate transition services plans Special Education Services
Age appropriate transition services plans
Special Education Services for type, length, dates and location
The accommodations/modifications needed for the student to access the curriculum in the classroom and on district and state testing.

Provides teachers information about a student’s strengths and needs
Describes and provides a plan for meeting a student’s educational goals and objectives
Identifies the supports necessary for a student’s educational growth
Provides a plan for monitoring and evaluating the child’s growth and progress toward goals and objectives
Provides opportunity for open and ongoing communication between parent(s)/guardian(s) and the school