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The Individual Education Plan(IEP)
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What is an IEP?
a summary of the student’s strengths, interests, and needs, and of the expectations for a student’s learning during a school year that differ from the expectations defined in the appropriate grade level of the Ontario curriculum
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What is an IEP?
a written plan of action prepared for a student who requires modifications of the regular school program or accommodations;
a tool to help teachers monitor and communicate the student’s growth
a plan developed, implemented, and monitored by school staff;
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What is an IEP?
a flexible, working document that can be adjusted as necessary;
an accountability tool for the student, his or her parents, and everyone who has responsibilities under the plan for helping the student meet his or her goals and expectations
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What is an IEP?
ongoing record that ensures continuity in programming; and
a document to be used in conjunction with the provincial report card.
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An IEP is not…
… a description of everything that will be taught to the student:
… an educational program or set of expectations for all students;
…a means to monitor the effectiveness of teachers; or
… a daily plan.
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A good IEP will always:
Determine where we are (history) Set out where we hope to go
(reasonable, attainable targets) Detail how we hope to get there
(learning/ teaching strategies) Highlight how we know when we have
finally arrived (measurement/evaluation)
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Information to Be Included in an IEP
Student’s strengths and needs as recorded on the statement of decision received from the IPRC
Relevant medical/health information Relevant formal (standardized) assessment
data Student’s current level of educational
achievement in each program area
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Information to Be Included in an IEP
Goals and specific expectations for the student
Program modifications (changes to the grade-level expectations in the Ontario curriculum)
Accommodations required (supports or services that will help the student access the curriculum and demonstrate learning)
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Information to Be Included in an IEP
Special education and related services provided to the student
Assessment strategies for reviewing the student’s achievements and progress
Regular updates, showing dates, results, and recommendations
Transition plan (14 and over)
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IEP Process Checklist
Assign primary responsibility for the IEP Gather Information Set the Direction Develop the IEP Implement the IEP Review and Update the IEP
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IEP Process Checklist
Assign primary responsibility for the IEP
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IEP Process Checklist
Gather Information Review the student’s records (including
the previous IEP and the IPRC statement of decision)
Consult with the student, parents, school staff, and other professionals
Observe the student Review the student’s current work
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IEP Process Checklist
Gather Information Conduct further assessments, if
necessary Consolidate and record information
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IEP Process Checklist
Set the Direction Establish a collaborative approach
(including the student and parents)
Establish roles and responsibilities
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IEP Process Checklist
Develop the IEP Identify and record the student’s
strengths and needs Identify goals and expectations Determine strategies and resources Develop a transition plan ( 14 and older) Establish a monitoring cycle
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IEP Process Checklist
Implement the IEP
Share the IEP with the student, parents, school staff, and other professionals (providing a copy to parents and to the student, if 16 or older)
Put the IEP into practice
Continuously evaluate the student’s progress
Adjust goals, expectations, and strategies as necessary
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IEP Process Checklist
Review and Update the IEP Update the IEP periodically (at least once per
reporting period) Review and update the IEP at year-end and
when the student transfers to another school Store the IEP in the Ontario Student Record
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1. Gather Information
2. Set the Direction
3. Develop the IEP
4. Implement the IEP
5. Review and Update the IEP
The IEP Process
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1. Gather Information
2. Set the Direction
3. Develop the IEP
4. Implement the IEP
5. Review and Update the IEP
The IEP Process
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1. Gather Information
Review the student’s records (including the previous IEP and the IPRC statement of decision)
Consult with the student, parent, school staff, and other professionals
Observe the student Review the student’s current work Conduct further assessments, if necessary Consolidate and record information
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1. Gather Information
2. Set the Direction
3. Develop the IEP
4. Implement the IEP
5. Review and Update the IEP
The IEP Process
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2. Set the Direction
Establish a collaborative approach (including the student and parent)
Establish roles and responsibilities
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1. Gather Information
2. Set the Direction
3. Develop the IEP
4. Implement the IEP
5. Review and Update the IEP
The IEP Process
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3. Develop the IEP
Identify and record the student’s strengths and needs
Identify goals and expectations Determine strategies and resources Develop a Transition Plan (14 and over) Establish a monitoring cycle
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1. Gather Information
2. Set the Direction
3. Develop the IEP
4. Implement the IEP
5. Review and Update the IEP
The IEP Process
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Summary, a good IEP is:
Concise and action based. Review a student’s scholastic history and current
academic/behavioral standing. Identify the nature, extent and specific area of a student’s
particular learning/ behavioral difficulty. Highlight the learning/ teaching strategies Detail specific behavioral/ academic targets, set within
specific timeframes How to measure progression How often the PLAN is to be reviewed, and with whom. It is a working document; a work in progress!
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End of Presentation