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Jan 13, 2019 · An Individualized Education Program, generally referred to as an IEP, is often necessary for a child with autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability to succeed. The law supporting...
Jun 21, 2024 · For children with autism and children with certain other disabilities, this act mandates the creation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each IEP is designed for one child. Its...
The Individual Education Plan (IEP) is an active, working document designed to help a student be successful. It includes the following information: The student’s strengths and needs; Special education programs and/or services a student requires; Annual Goals: what a student is expected to learn in a school year;
- What Is An IEP?
- What Should Be in An IEP?
- When Should IEPs Be used?
- Managing IEPs
- Reviewing IEPs
- The Role of Teaching Staff and Specialists
- Useful Reading
An IEP is a document that helps teaching staff to plan for your child. It should include strategies to help them learn and be used to review their progress. The IEP should be guided by your child’s profile, records, assessments, their strengths and statement of SEN if they have one. It should help your child to access and engage with the curriculum...
The nature of the child or young person’s learning or developmental difficultiesWhat help should be givenWho will give the help, what equipment, programmes or materials will be usedWhen, where and how often the help will be givenIEPs should be used to set out the extra help offered to individual pupils who need it, normally in stages 2 and 3 of the five possible stages of identifying, assessing and providing for a child’s SEN. They should also be used for children undergoing statutory assessment and for those with statements of special educational needs. If a child moves f...
Teachers should have time set aside for writing, teaching and reviewing IEPs. All IEP targets must be achievable for both the pupil and teacher. Regular periods of time working with a pupil with SEN or the pupil working on an IEP target should be included in the teacher's daily or weekly teaching plans.
IEPs should be reviewed regularly, normally termly or twice a year. You should be invited to attend and take part in reviews. At least one review can be carried out at parents' evening. Where possible, everyone involved in your child’s education and support should take part in the review. Reviews of IEPs should not be confused with the statutory an...
The special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) and your child’s teacher(s) are responsible for preparing the IEP. The SENCO should make sure that all staff working with your child are aware of their IEP and that there is good communication between those supporting them. Professionals from outside the school, such as a specialist teacher, an edu...
There are a few golden rules that apply to every part of a successful IEP. Get everything in writing, and keep a copy. Whether you are making formal requests, checking in on your child’s progress, geting copies of evaluations, or asking a simple question, it is essential that you do this in writing.
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Click here to download the Autism Speaks Guide to Individualized Education Programs (IEP). This guide includes an overview of IEPs, an IEP timeline and critical information for each stage of the IEP process.
An individual education plan (IEP) is a written plan that describes special education programs, accommodations and services that a school board will provide for a student. IEPs are based on a thorough assessment of a student’s strengths, needs and ability to learn and demonstrate learning.
