IEPs & Related Services
IEPs & Related Services
IEP Information
An IEP must be written according to the needs of each student who meets eligibility guidelines under the IDEA and state regulations, and it must include the following:
- The child's present levels of academic and functional performance
- Measurable annual goals, including academic and functional goals
- How the child's progress toward meeting the annual goals are to be measured and reported to the parents
- Special education services, related services, and supplementary aids to be provided to the child
- Schedule of services to be provided, including when the services are to begin, the frequency, duration and location for the provision of services
- Program modifications or supports provided to school personnel on behalf of the child
- Least Restrictive Environment data which includes calculations of the amount of time student will spend in regular education settings verses time spent in special education settings each day
- Explanation of any time the child will not participate along with nondisabled children
- Accommodations to be provided during state and district assessments that are necessary to the measuring child's academic and functional performance
- The student should attend when appropriate. If the student is over 14 they should be invited to be part of the IEP team.
- Additionally, when the student is 16 years old, a statement of post-secondary goals and a plan for providing what the student needs to make a successful transition is required. This transition plan can be created at an earlier age if desired, but must be in place by the age of 16.
IEPs also include other pertinent information found necessary by the team, such as a health plan or a behavior plan for some students.
If a parent requests a re-evaluation of the IEP, they must do the following:
- Send a letter stating they are requesting a re-evaluation of the IEP
- The request must include the reason for the re-evaluation for example:
- Increase in services
- Elimination of services
In order to continue services, (1.1 paraprofessional, transportation para, Counseling, OT/PT and Speech) a prescription from the doctor is required each year. All services are terminated annually when a new IEP is developed. Parents should bring the prescription with them for the IEP meeting or within 10 days after the meeting is held.
