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Understanding the IEP Process

Understanding the IEP Process. Diana Wilk Langley School District October 2013. What is an IEP?. An Individual Education Plan: Describes program adaptations and modifications for students in the school system identified with a special need

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Understanding the IEP Process

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  1. Understanding the IEP Process Diana Wilk Langley School District October 2013

  2. What is an IEP? • An Individual Education Plan: • Describes program adaptations and modifications for students in the school system identified with a special need • Is a living document – will evolve, grow and change as the year progresses • Is reviewed regularly (usually at reporting times) • Is updated each year

  3. Format of the IEP in Langley • Profile Page • Student information • Strengths and needs • Goal Pages • Goal Area • General goal statement • Specific objectives • Responsibility • Evaluation • progress • Adaptations checklist where appropriate

  4. The IEP Meeting • Should happen sometime before the end of Oct. • Start with sharing new home and school priorities • Take time to review previous IEP – celebrate successes • Plan for the meeting to last about an hour

  5. Preparing for the IEP meeting • Ideas for goal areas and objectives – what are your family priorities? • What you know works best with your child/what are his/her strengths? • Ideas for motivation and reinforcement (preference profile) • Collaborative mindset – working together with the team • Respect and dignity

  6. Who is involved? • Parents • School team • Student • Advocate • Outside agencies/supports • School team: • Classroom teacher • Resource teacher (case manager) • SEA • Principal • SLP • OT • Other staff as required

  7. Working Collaboratively • Building trusting relationships • Bringing support to your IEP meeting • Could be professionals working with your child outside of school (SLP, behaviour consultant, OT, mental health, etc.) • Could be support for you/advocate • Let the school know ahead of time who will be there and what their role is • Guidelines for Effective Partnerships

  8. What Does Achievement Look Like? • Students developing independence and progressing in all goal/curriculum areas • The IEP is never a “one-shot” – it continues to grow and develop according to individual progress • Success is based on programming, not just support • Collaboration is key in reaching goals! • Quote

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