What is an Individualised Educational Plan (IEP)?

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An Individualized Education Plan (or Program) is also known as an IEP. This is a plan or program developed to ensure that a child with an identified disability who is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives specialized instruction and related services. The IEP is developed by a team of individuals from various educational disciplines, the child with a disability, family members, and/or designated advocates.

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An IEP typically includes the following:

• The involvement and progress of the child with a disability in the general curriculum.

• All related services for which the child qualifies.

• Appropriate educational accommodations necessary for the child to be successful.

• The child's present levels of educational performance.

• Measurable annual goals and objectives for the child's education.

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Who are involved in the IEP?

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To write an effective IEP for a child with a disability, parents, teachers, other school staff—and often the child—come together at a meeting to look closely at the child’s unique needs.

These individuals combine their knowledge, experience, and commitment to design an educational program that must help the child to be involved in, and progress in, the general education curriculum—that is, the same curriculum as for children without disabilities. The IEP guides the delivery of special education and related services and supplementary aids and supports for the child with a disability. Without a doubt, writing—and implementing—an effective IEP requires teamwork.

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Who's on the team?

The professionals on the evaluation team can include:

• classroom teachers

• a psychologist

• a physical therapist

• an occupational therapist

• a speech therapist

• a special needs educator

• a vision or hearing specialist

• others, depending on the child's specific needs

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The IEP process is complex, but it's also an effective way to address how your child learns. If you have concerns, be sure to ask about the evaluation findings or the goals recommended by your child's IEP team. You know your child best and should play a central role in creating a learning plan tailored to their specific needs.

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