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The Individual Education Plan (IEP)

The Individual Education Plan (IEP). (In a nutshell). IEP. Krystal Culpepper University of North Florida SOAR Program-2004. What is an IEP?. For all students in the ESE program Set of goals and objectives Services Accommodations for class State and district testing participation

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The Individual Education Plan (IEP)

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  1. The Individual Education Plan (IEP) (In a nutshell) IEP Krystal Culpepper University of North Florida SOAR Program-2004

  2. What is an IEP? • For all students in the ESE program • Set of goals and objectives • Services • Accommodations for class • State and district testing participation • Transition services • Course schedule

  3. Why should I beconcerned? It is the law!

  4. Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) • Individualized education program • Protection in evaluation procedures • Due process • Least restrictive environment Algozzine, R. F., Henley, M., Ramsey, R. S. (2002) Characteristics of and strategies for teaching students with mild disabilities, (4th ed.). Boston, MA: A Pearson Education Company

  5. Instructional Setting General Ed Class Gen. Ed. + Supp. Part-Time ESE Full-Time ESE As quickly as possible Only If necessary Special Sch. Home Algozzine, R. F., Henley, M., Ramsey, R. S. (2002) Characteristics of and strategies for teaching students with mild disabilities, (4th ed.). Boston, MA: A Pearson Education Company

  6. Court Case: Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • 14 families sued • Children that were mentally handicapped denied equal access to public education. • Emphasized parents rights of due process (able to review/challenge child placement). Algozzine, R. F., Henley, M., Ramsey, R. S. (2002) Characteristics of and strategies for teaching students with mild disabilities, (4th ed.). Boston, MA: A Pearson Education Company

  7. Some General Ed. Teachers Say… • I don’t teach ESE. • Isn’t this the ESE teacher’s job? • If an ESE student is in my class, they do my work, my way.

  8. Other General Ed. Teachers say… • What do I need to know? • I want to help my ESE students to do great in my class. • How can I learn more?

  9. Which teacher are you? The second one (of course)

  10. Front Page • Name • Primary and/or secondary exceptionality

  11. Present Levels/Goals & Objectives Page • Strengths • Effects of Disability • Priority Educational Need • Short-term Objectives or Benchmarks

  12. Course Information Page • Overall Course Accommodations/Modifications • Course Schedule

  13. Where are the IEP’s? • Guidance office

  14. Still Overwhelmed?

  15. For Assistance… • Ask the ESE teachers • Talk to the Guidance Counselor • Sign up for inservices

  16. For more information… • Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS • The Council for Exceptional Children www.cec.sped.org • U.S. Department of Education www.ed.gov

  17. Thank you forYour Time

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