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Components of an IEP. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS. Individualized Education Programs. All students in special education must have an **individualized education program (IEP) **If a student is determined to be eligible for special education an IEP will be developed.
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Components of an IEP NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
Individualized Education Programs • All students in special education must have an **individualized education program (IEP) • **If a student is determined to be eligible for special education an IEP will be developed
IEP • All students in special education are required to have an individualized education program designed to meet their needs. • The IEP includes both short-term and long-term goals, along with how and where services will be provided. • **The IEP MUST be written by a TEAM
Components of an IEP • 1. The child’s Present levels of educational performance • 2. Measurable annual goals-including benchmarks (short-term objectives) • 3. An explanation of the extent, if any, to which the child will NOT participate with non-disabled children
Components of an IEP • 4. Related Services- Services necessary to ensure that students with disabilities benefit from their educational experience. Related services include: • Speech pathology, psychological services, counseling, physical and occupational therapy, special transportation, to name a few
Components of an IEP • 5. The projected date of the beginning of related services, and the frequency, location, and duration of the related services • 6. Any modifications in the administration of state or district wide testing
Components of an IEP • 7. How the child’s progress towards the annual goals will be measured and how the parents will be regularly informed of their child’s progress • 8. Beginning at age 16, a statement of needed transition services • Transition services- Services that assist the adolescent with a disability to successfully move from school to post-school activities