Individual education program [iep]
Purpose
By law, an individualized education program (IEP) for a student must be developed within 60 days from the receipt of the parent’s written consent for assessment if the student meets the eligibility criteria for special education services, as determined by the IEP team.
If a student is found to be eligible for special education services, the IEP will contain information relating to:
• annual goals and short-term objectives focusing on the student’s current level of performance;
• the services that the student will receive;
• when services will begin, how often they will be provided, and for how long;
• the instructional program(s) where these services will be delivered;
• the amount of time the student will spend in general education.
• how the school will measure the student’s progress.
• the language proficiency and needs of English Language (EL) learners in the development of goals, objectives, programs, and services for the student.
(Norwalk/La Mirada Unified School District, 2012)
By law, an individualized education program (IEP) for a student must be developed within 60 days from the receipt of the parent’s written consent for assessment if the student meets the eligibility criteria for special education services, as determined by the IEP team.
- The IEP is the written plan that describes a student's abilities and needs.
- The placement and services designed to meet the student's unique needs.
- A student must have an IEP before he or she receives special education services.
- The student’s IEP must be implemented as soon as possible after the IEP meeting.
- Annually, the IEP must be reviewed and, if necessary, revised.
If a student is found to be eligible for special education services, the IEP will contain information relating to:
• annual goals and short-term objectives focusing on the student’s current level of performance;
• the services that the student will receive;
• when services will begin, how often they will be provided, and for how long;
• the instructional program(s) where these services will be delivered;
• the amount of time the student will spend in general education.
• how the school will measure the student’s progress.
• the language proficiency and needs of English Language (EL) learners in the development of goals, objectives, programs, and services for the student.
(Norwalk/La Mirada Unified School District, 2012)
Possible IEP Team Members
- School Psychologist
- School Nurse
- Speech and Language Pathologist
- Audiologist Specialist
- Adaptive Physical Education Specialist
- Vision Specialist
- Behavior Specialist
- School Counselor
- Administrator
- Parent
- Student