Contents of the

IPE

Presented by: Wayne Dagel, MS, CRC

2012

The following are MANDATORY COMPONENTS of all IPEs

1) A description of the specific employment outcome

– This commonly labeled as the work goal on the IPE form.

IPE Components

1) A description of required rehabilitation services that

are

1) Needed to achieve the employment outcome, including, as appropriate, the provision of assistive technology devices, assistive technology services, and personal assistance services, including training in the management of those services, and

Components Continued

2) Provided in the most integrated setting and is consistent with the client’s informed choice.

3) Timelines for achievement of employment outcome and provision of services.

Components Continued

4) Description of vendors providing services and who is responsible for procuring

the services. 5) Description of the criteria used to

evaluate progress towards work goal. 6) The terms and conditions of the IPE

including:i) Responsibilities of agency

Components Continued

ii) Responsibilities of client, including:a) Responsibility assumed in relation to

achieving work goalb) The extent of the client’s participation

in paying for cost servicesc) Responsibility of client in applying for

and securing comparable services and benefits

iii) The responsibilities of other entities in utilizing comparable services and benefits.

Components Continued

The IPE of a client who has been determined to require SE services must include:

1. Specific SE services to be provided by agency

2. Specify the expected extended services needed, including natural supports

3. Identify the source of extended services – usually a CRP

Supported Employment Statement

4. Provide for periodic monitoring to ensure client is making satisfactory progress.

5. Provide for the coordination of services with other Federal or State programs

6. Identify any continued training onsite

7. Include placement in an integrated setting based on client’s unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice.

SE Continued

The IPE must contain statements concerning: 1. The expected need for PE services prior to

closing the case of a client who has achieved employment.

2. Description of terms and conditions for the provision of any PE services.

3. A statement of how PE services will be provided through other entities as the result of arrangements pursuant to comparable services and benefits.

Post Employment Services

The Individualized Plan for Employment for students receiving or who have received services under an Individualized Education Plan, must be coordinated with the services under the Individualized Education Plan.

Coordination of Services for students receiving SPED

services

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