Individualized Education Program (IEP)

What is an IEP?

Once it is determined that a student meets the criteria to receive special education and related services, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) will be developed. An IEP is a written statement of the educational program designed to meet the student’s needs and is developed by a team. The IEP includes a detailed description of what will be done to give the student the extra help needed. The IEP will change based on the student’s needs—it is like a road map showing where the student is and where he or she is going.

Determining Eligibility
What must the team consider in determining eligibility?

Determining Eligibility

What must the team consider in determining eligibility?

In interpreting evaluation data for the purpose of determining if a child is a child with a disability and in need of special education, each public agency is to draw upon information from a variety of sources, including aptitude, and achievement tests ( but restricted to these results), parent input, teacher recommendations, physical condition, social or cultural background, and adaptive behavior.