The IEP

(Individualized Education Program)

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written educational plan determined by the student's team that addresses the child's strengths and needs and what will be done to meet those needs. In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( IDEA, or PL (public law)94-142), IEPs must be drawn up by the educational team for the child with special needs and must include the following:

• The student's present levels of academic performance.
• Annual goals for the student.
• Short- term instructional objectives and benchmarks related to the annual goals to determine adequate progress towards the annual goals.
• The special education and related services that will be provided and the extent to which the child will participate in regular education programs and standardized assessment(s).
• Plans for starting the services and the anticipated duration of services.
• Accommodations necessary for the student to participate in the academic setting
• The means by which to measure  whether the goals and objectives are being achieved.
• Transition planning for older students.   

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