Understanding Your Child’s IEP PTI & Answers4families Webinar Informational Sessions from the convenience of your Office or Home – 12:30pm or 8:30pm Understanding Your Child’s IEP Presented by PTI Nebraska Guest Speaker – Jenn Miller

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Jenn Miller Training and Information Specialist Understanding Your Child’s IEP Jenn Miller Training and Information Specialist

Individualized Education Program - IEP “A written statement for a child with a verified disability that is developed, reviewed and revised in a meeting in accordance with Section 007 which specifies the special education and related service necessary to assure the child a free appropriate public education.”

The IEP includes: A statement of the child’s present levels of academic achievement and functional performance – how your child is currently doing in school A statement of measurable annual goals and objectives-if applicable Info about alternate assessment

The IEP includes: Descriptions of: Progress toward the goal Periodic reports Statement of Special education services Related services Including transportation Supplementary aids and services Nursing Services with the IHP*

The IEP includes: LRE – Least Restrictive Environment Appropriate Accommodations Academic achievement Functional performance Projected Dates Beginning Services Frequency Location Duration

The IEP includes: Transition Services for students 16 or older Younger if deemed necessary by team Education, employment, independent living skills Extended School Year Services (ESYS) Determined by IEP team Regression, recoupment, breakthrough/emerging skill

The “Shall Considers” Strengths of the child – Concerns of the parents Recent evaluation results Academic and functional needs Behavior interventions and supports Child’s communication and language needs Braille instruction (if vision impaired) Assistive Technology Supplementary aids and supports Physical education services Routine check of hearing aids These are things that have to be considered and looked at.

Documentation – Write it down! The need for related services must be documented ALL decisions about the supports, accommodations, and modifications that are going to be provided to your child needs to be written down and documented in the IEP

Individual Healthcare Plan & the IEP Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) For students who need skilled medical care at school Written by an RN with family and school administration Needed for medical safety of the students who needs care IHP is named and referenced in the IEP IHP can assist to resolve issues with the IEP if medical care is needed Talk with the school nurse & school administration about how the IHP PTI has an IHP booklet – call and ask for it.

Three Important ?’s What interventions/strategies are we currently doing? How effective are they? What does the data/documentation say? What other interventions/strategies can we implement?

Evidence-Based Practices IDEA requires that schools use programs, curriculum, and practices based on “scientifically-based research” “to the extent practicable.” This means that whenever possible, the educational interventions being used must be strongly supported by evidence from well-conducted research studies.

Don’t Forget That… The IEP is to be accessible to all your child’s teachers Each professional needs to be informed of responsibilities You can request an IEP meeting AT ANY TIME!!

Documents provided by email or Download from the Webinar QUESTIONS?? Documents provided by email or Download from the Webinar

Thank You to Jenn Miller Thank you for attending this webinar on IEPs. I really appreciate your time! If you have any additional questions, please contact me at PTI-Nebraska. My direct line at our office in Omaha is 402-403-3913 800-284-8520

Jenn Miller jmiller@pti-nebraska.org 402-346-0525 800-284-8520 THANK YOU Jenn Miller jmiller@pti-nebraska.org 402-346-0525 800-284-8520

For More Information Contact: Nina Baker PTI Nebraska 402-346- 9233 800-284-8520 nbaker@pti-nebraska.org

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