A Guide to understanding what an Individualized

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IEPs for Parents

• A Guide to understanding what an Individualized
• education plan (iep)
• means for your child

Presented by Ms. Beverly Woods Director, Special
Education Marion County School District
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The IEP Cycle
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IEP pg 1

• General Information
• -

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IEP pg 1

• Present Level of Academic Functional Performance

What Are My Child Needs Parents Concern I
want my child to able to recognize 5 colors (red,
blue, black, white, yellow)
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IEP pg 1 cont

• Present Level of Academic Functional Performance

School Committee Opinions And Assessments For
Foundation
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IEP pg 3

• Pg 3Measurable Goals (annual)

The IEP Is No More Than The Student Weakness
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IEP pg 4

• Measureable Goals

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IEP pg 5

• Student Supports
• Accommodations
• Instructional - How do you teach the child at
  home
• Classroom Testing
• Supplemental
• School Personnel

Tell Us How You Feel Your Child's Needs Can Be
Met
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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)

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IEP pg 6

• Special education instruction/ related services

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
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IEP pg 6 (cont)

• Services outside the classroom

Amount Of Time Provided To Your Child Outside Of
The General Education Setting
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IEP- Pg 7

• Extended 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
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IEP -pg 7

• Parent Signature