What is an IEP?

An IEP is an Individualized Education Plan.  This plan is develop with an IEP team.  The team must include: a school district representative (LEA), a general education teacher, a special education teacher, and the child’s parents & child when 16 yrs. of age.

The team decides on the educational program, types of services, level of intervention, and the location of intervention based on evaluations.  The IEP includes several parts that help everyone know how to best teach your child.

Components of an IEP are:

Present levels of academic and functional achievement

Annual Goals

Related Services

Placement

Accommodation/Modifications