a guide to understanding what an individualized education plan (iep) means for your child iep’s...
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A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING WHAT AN
INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP)
MEANS FOR YOUR CHILD
IEP’s for ParentsIEP’s for Parents
Presented by:Presented by:
Ms. Beverly WoodsMs. Beverly Woods
Director, Special EducationDirector, Special Education
Marion County School DistrictMarion County School District
The IEP CycleThe IEP Cycle
IEP’s for Parents
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IEP – pg 1
General Information
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IEP’s for Parents
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IEP – pg 1
Present Level of Present Level of Academic & Academic & Functional Functional
PerformancePerformance
IEP’s for Parents
“What Are My Child Needs”
Parents Concern –
“I want my child to able to recognize 5 colors (red, blue, black, white, yellow)”
“What Are My Child Needs”
Parents Concern –
“I want my child to able to recognize 5 colors (red, blue, black, white, yellow)”
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IEP – pg 1 cont
Present Level of Present Level of Academic & Academic & Functional Functional PerformancePerformance
IEP’s for Parents
School Committee Opinions And
Assessments For Foundation
School Committee Opinions And
Assessments For Foundation
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IEP – pg 3
Pg 3Measurable Goals (annual)
IEP’s for Parents
The IEP Is No More Than The Student Weakness
The IEP Is No More Than The Student Weakness
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IEP pg 4
Measureable Measureable GoalsGoals
IEP’s for Parents
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IEP – pg 5
Student SupportsStudent Supports
Accommodations:
• Instructional - “How do you teach the child at home
• Classroom Testing• Supplemental• School Personnel
Student SupportsStudent Supports
Accommodations:
• Instructional - “How do you teach the child at home
• Classroom Testing• Supplemental• School Personnel
IEP’s for Parents
Tell Us How You “Feel” Tell Us How You “Feel” Your Child's Needs Can Be Your Child's Needs Can Be
MetMet
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IEP – pg 5 (cont)
Assessment Assessment Determination-Determination-
If…IQ = 0-55; Child does
GAA*
IQ= 55 & Above; Must participate in regular assessment
Specific Testing Specific Testing AccommodationsAccommodations
i.e. Extended Time
(*You may ask for copy of GAA Standard)
Assessment Assessment Determination-Determination-
If…IQ = 0-55; Child does
GAA*
IQ= 55 & Above; Must participate in regular assessment
Specific Testing Specific Testing AccommodationsAccommodations
i.e. Extended Time
(*You may ask for copy of GAA Standard)
IEP’s for Parents
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IEP – pg 6
Special Special education education
instruction/ instruction/ related services related services
IEP’s for Parents
Specifies The Amount Of Time Students Will Receive Special Education Services In The General Education Classroom
Specifies The Amount Of Time Students Will Receive Special Education Services In The General Education Classroom
If your child may benefit from Co-Teaching If your child may benefit from Co-Teaching classroom environment classroom environment
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IEP – pg 6 (con’t)
Services Services “outside” the “outside” the
classroomclassroom
IEP’s for Parents
Amount Of Time Provided To Your Child Outside Of The General Education Setting
Amount Of Time Provided To Your Child Outside Of The General Education Setting
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IEP- Pg 7
Extended School Year
IEP’s for Parents
Extended School Year (ESY) May Be Recommended For Your Child.
ESY Extends Goals And/or Objectives From The Current IEP Beyond The Regular School Year
Extended School Year (ESY) May Be Recommended For Your Child.
ESY Extends Goals And/or Objectives From The Current IEP Beyond The Regular School Year
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IEP -pg 7
Parent Parent SignatureSignature
Parent Parent SignatureSignature
IEP’s for Parents
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