So you found out today your daughter needs an Individualized Education Program (IEP). What is it? What will it do? Does she really need one? What do I need to do? Do I need to gather the information? You know that she has struggled with Math, but you didn't think it was that bad. What is a parent to do? We will answer these questions and many more as we explore what an IEP is.
"The IEP is 'the heart of IDEA' and 'the make or break component of FAPE for every child with a disability'. IEPs are mandated for every student with a disability between the ages of 3 - 21." (Heward, 2013, pp.60) An IEP is put together by a team. A team would consist of the Parent, Regular Education Teacher(s), Special Education Teacher, Local Education Agency (LEA) representative, Person Who Can Interpret Evaluation Results, Others with Knowledge or Special Expertise about the Child, and when appropriate the Child. (Heward, 2013, pp.60)
The components of an IEP are:
Present Level of Performance (PLOP)
Annual Goals
Supplementary Aids and Services
Accommodations
Related Services
Least Restrictive Environment(LRE)/Service Delivery
"The IEP is 'the heart of IDEA' and 'the make or break component of FAPE for every child with a disability'. IEPs are mandated for every student with a disability between the ages of 3 - 21." (Heward, 2013, pp.60) An IEP is put together by a team. A team would consist of the Parent, Regular Education Teacher(s), Special Education Teacher, Local Education Agency (LEA) representative, Person Who Can Interpret Evaluation Results, Others with Knowledge or Special Expertise about the Child, and when appropriate the Child. (Heward, 2013, pp.60)
The components of an IEP are:
Present Level of Performance (PLOP)
Annual Goals
Supplementary Aids and Services
Accommodations
Related Services
Least Restrictive Environment(LRE)/Service Delivery