Understanding, Developing, and Writing Effective IEPs

Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction 1. Foundational Issues in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Introduction Purpose of an IEP 13 Principles of IEP Collaboration 2. IEP Preparation Preparation Before the IEP Meeting Setting Up the IEP Meeting Giving Notice of an IEP Meeting When an IEP Meeting Must Be Convened Helping Students Prepare Characteristics of an Effective IEP Team Meeting 3. IEP Participants IEP Team Members--Roles and Responsibilities Excusal of Team Members Questions and Answers About Other IEP Team-Related Topics 4. IEP Team Meetings The Team Process During the Meeting--Focused but Flexible Guidelines for Running the IEP Meeting 5. Step-by-Step Development of the IEP Step 1: Formulate a Statement of the Student's Present Level of Academic Achievement of Functional Performance Step 2: Determine the Four Need Areas Step 3: Consideration of Special Factors Step 4: Determination of Measurable Annual Goals (Including Academic and Functional Goals) Step 5: Reporting Progress Toward the Annual Goals to Parents Step 6: Determine the Extent to Which the Student Will Not Be Able to Participate in General Education Programs (LRE Explanation) Step 7: Determine Placement Options Step 8: Determine Related Services Step 9: Determine Program Modifications, Accommodations, Supplementary Aids, and Services Step 10: Determine the Need for Assistive Technology Devices and Services Step 11: Determine the Supports for School Personnel on Behalf of the Student Step 12: Determine the Ability of a Student to Participate in State and District Assessments Step 13: Determine Extended School Year (ESY) Services Step 14: A Statement of Secondary Transition Service Needs and Needed Transition Services for Students Step 15: Develop a Statement of Transfer of Parental Rights to the Student Upon Reaching the Age of Majority Annual Review and Revision of the IEP Recommendations Upon Declassification Appendix: Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004--Section on IEPs (Enrolled as Agreed to or Passed by Both House and Senate) Glossary References and Suggested Readings Index