IEP Information
What is an IEP?
IEP stands for Individualized Education Program
More specifically, an IEP is:
- a legal, written document describing a child's unique educational needs;
- a written individualized plan that determines whether a child is eligible to receive special education services;
- developed by a team including the parents who give their input about their child's strengths and needs, as well as participate in the development of annual goals and short term objectives;
- a description of services to be delivered;
- for all children who are eligible for special education based on assessment need; and
- a document written with information for students 16 and older oriented towards pre-vocational/vocational issues and life skills training considered essential for transition planning (ITP).
Understanding the IEP Process
Chapter 2 of the Tri-Valley SELPA Parent Handbook is a great resource for understanding the IEP process. It provides detailed information about the following stages of developing and managing an IEP:
- Referral
- Assessment Plan
- Assessment
- Composition of the IEP Team
- Development of IEP
- Related Services
- Signing of IEP
- Placement, Implementation and Review of IEP