PRESENT LEVELS OF ACADEMIC & FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE

Features of Quality Present Levels of Academic and Functional Performance Written in objective, measurable terms and easy-to- understand, non-technical language Establish basis for other IEP components – Annual goals / objectives – Special education and related services … Articulate gaps between student’s grade level expectations (CSOs), current assessments and demonstrated performance

Strategy for Developing Present Levels Statements 1 Based on current assessment information, identify target skill areas 2 Analyze Performance Levels statements to identify grade level expectations (+ needs to achieve post-school goals) 3 Develop Present Levels statements by comparing student’s current performance level and grade level expectations (+ post-school goals) 4 Use your knowledge of curriculum and evidence-based instructional practices to develop goals to fill gaps between present levels and grade level expectations (+ post- school goals)

Standards-based IEPs Present Levels Assessment Academic Profile Information Grade Level CSOs Goals Present Levels Knowledge of evidence-based practice Achievable in one year Services Informed by goals Designed to advance student toward goals LRE Considerations

Transition Planning Identify student preferences and interests Link current skills and skills needed to achieve post-school goals

Online IEP Teacher Supports for Developing Present Levels Academic Profiles for K-12 Reading/LA and Mathematics Reading/LA and Mathematics Performance Levels

Supports for Transition Planning Individualized Student Transition Plan (ISTP) components-Policy 2510 Transition Planning: – Age of majority – Student preferences and interests – Assessments – Post secondary goals – Activities and linkages