A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING WHAT AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) MEANS FOR YOUR CHILD IEP’s for Parents Presented by: Ms. Beverly Woods Director, Special Education Marion County School District

The IEP Cycle IEP’s for Parents Referral (Start) EvaluationEligibility IEP ServicesReview 2

IEP – pg 1 General Information - IEP’s for Parents 3

IEP – pg 1 Present Level of Academic & Functional Performance 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)” 4

IEP – pg 1 cont Present Level of Academic & Functional Performance IEP’s for Parents School Committee Opinions And Assessments For Foundation 5

IEP – pg 3 Pg 3 Measurable Goals (annual) IEP’s for Parents The IEP Is No More Than The Student Weakness 6

IEP pg 4 Measureable Goals IEP’s for Parents 7

IEP – pg 5 Student Supports Accommodations: Instructional - “How do you teach the child at home Classroom Testing Supplemental School Personnel Student 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” Your Child's Needs Can Be Met 8

IEP – pg 5 (cont) Assessment Determination- If… IQ = 0-55; Child does GAA* IQ= 55 & Above; Must participate in regular assessment Specific Testing Accommodations i.e. Extended Time (*You may ask for copy of GAA Standard) Assessment Determination- If… IQ = 0-55; Child does GAA* IQ= 55 & Above; Must participate in regular assessment Specific Testing Accommodations i.e. Extended Time (*You may ask for copy of GAA Standard) IEP’s for Parents 9

IEP – pg 6 Special education instruction/ related services IEP’s for Parents Specifies The Amount Of Time Students Will Receive Special Education Services In The General Education Classroom If your child may benefit from Co-Teaching classroom environment 10

IEP – pg 6 (con’t) Services “outside” the classroom IEP’s for Parents Amount Of Time Provided To Your Child Outside Of The General Education Setting 11

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 12

IEP -pg 7 Parent Signature IEP’s for Parents 13