A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING WHAT AN

INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP)

MEANS FOR YOUR CHILD

IEP’s for ParentsIEP’s for Parents

Presented by:Presented by:

Ms. Beverly WoodsMs. Beverly Woods

Director, Special EducationDirector, Special Education

Marion County School DistrictMarion County School District

The IEP CycleThe IEP Cycle

IEP’s for Parents

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IEP – pg 1

General Information

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IEP’s for Parents

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IEP – pg 1

Present Level of Present Level of Academic & Academic & Functional Functional

PerformancePerformance

IEP’s for Parents

“What Are My Child Needs”

Parents Concern –

“I want my child to able to recognize 5 colors (red, blue, black, white, yellow)”

“What Are My Child Needs”

Parents Concern –

“I want my child to able to recognize 5 colors (red, blue, black, white, yellow)”

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IEP – pg 1 cont

Present Level of Present Level of Academic & Academic & Functional Functional PerformancePerformance

IEP’s for Parents

School Committee Opinions And

Assessments For Foundation

School Committee Opinions And

Assessments For Foundation

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IEP – pg 3

Pg 3Measurable Goals (annual)

IEP’s for Parents

The IEP Is No More Than The Student Weakness

The IEP Is No More Than The Student Weakness

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IEP pg 4

Measureable Measureable GoalsGoals

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IEP – pg 5

Student SupportsStudent Supports

Accommodations:

• Instructional - “How do you teach the child at home

• Classroom Testing• Supplemental• School Personnel

Student SupportsStudent Supports

Accommodations:

• Instructional - “How do you teach the child at home

• Classroom Testing• Supplemental• School Personnel

IEP’s for Parents

Tell Us How You “Feel” Tell Us How You “Feel” Your Child's Needs Can Be Your Child's Needs Can Be

MetMet

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IEP – pg 5 (cont)

Assessment Assessment Determination-Determination-

If…IQ = 0-55; Child does

GAA*

IQ= 55 & Above; Must participate in regular assessment

Specific Testing Specific Testing AccommodationsAccommodations

i.e. Extended Time

(*You may ask for copy of GAA Standard)

Assessment Assessment Determination-Determination-

If…IQ = 0-55; Child does

GAA*

IQ= 55 & Above; Must participate in regular assessment

Specific Testing Specific Testing AccommodationsAccommodations

i.e. Extended Time

(*You may ask for copy of GAA Standard)

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IEP – pg 6

Special Special education education

instruction/ instruction/ related services related services

IEP’s for Parents

Specifies The Amount Of Time Students Will Receive Special Education Services In The General Education Classroom

Specifies The Amount Of Time Students Will Receive Special Education Services In The General Education Classroom

If your child may benefit from Co-Teaching If your child may benefit from Co-Teaching classroom environment classroom environment

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IEP – pg 6 (con’t)

Services Services “outside” the “outside” the

classroomclassroom

IEP’s for Parents

Amount Of Time Provided To Your Child Outside Of The General Education Setting

Amount Of Time Provided To Your Child Outside Of The General Education Setting

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IEP- Pg 7

Extended School Year

IEP’s for Parents

Extended School Year (ESY) May Be Recommended For Your Child.

ESY Extends Goals And/or Objectives From The Current IEP Beyond The Regular School Year

Extended School Year (ESY) May Be Recommended For Your Child.

ESY Extends Goals And/or Objectives From The Current IEP Beyond The Regular School Year

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IEP -pg 7

Parent Parent SignatureSignature

Parent Parent SignatureSignature

IEP’s for Parents

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