What is an IEP

What is an Individualized Education Plan?

A blueprint or plan for a child’s special education experience at school.

A blueprint or plan for how the school will provide support and remove barriers for a student with a disability.

A plan that gives permission for a student to use whatever tools necessary to pass.

A plan that let's students do half the work in class.

What law applies to an IEP?

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: This is a federal civil rights law to stop discrimination against people with disabilities.

Free Appropriate Public Education Bill

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): This is a federal special education law for children with disabilities.

The local board of education policies.

How many categories are there under IDEA that a student could qualify under?

An IEP is a(n) _____ plan for educating a child who receives special education services.

Individualized

Lengthy

Modified

Accommodated

IEP goals should be:

Qualitative and emotional

Comprehensive and wordy

Long and lengthy

Measurable and observable

Which of the following would NOT be a member of an IEP team?

Parents and guardians

General educators

Special educators

The secretary of education

Why are IEPs evaluated and measured frequently?

To assess student success and overcome whatever obstacles might arise.

Consistent updates are required for federal funding to be received.

Children who need special education need consistent reassurance.

Many people are involved with any given IEP, and these people need constant updates.

How does the IEP process start?

The process begins with an evaluation that shows a student’s strengths and challenges.

A teacher makes up accommodations for the student.

A student has to be out of school for 10 days before the process starts.

If a student fails a class, it starts the process.

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