IEP – Individual Education Plan
IEP – Individual Educational Plan
If those three little letters cause your heart to race, here are some links to help you prepare for your meeting with the school.
Special Thanks to our friends Kathy Anderson and Emilie Mullins for the resources.
IEP Online Resources
What is an IEP?
http://www.ncld.org/at-school/your-childs-rights/iep-aamp-504-plan/what-is-an-iep
http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/special-education/what-is-an-iep/
http://www.oafccd.com/factshee/fact20.htm
Top 10 Questions to Ask At an IEP Meeting
http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/top-ten-questions-to-ask-at-an-iep/
Key Terms for Special Education
http://nichcy.org/schoolage/keyterms
A Few Experts
Dr. Paula Kluth is a consultant, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. International Documents/Resources
A Document with Information on Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA
http://www.nda.ie/cntmgmtnew.nsf/0/393FEBD9B935DE01802570660054EC18/$File/IEP_Summary_PDF.pdf
Resources by Country/State
Canada
British Columbia
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/specialed/ppandg.htm
http://www.bcssa.org/PDFs/Resources/IEP.pdf
Ontario
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/iep/iep.html
Ireland
U.S. Resources
State by State
http://nichcy.org/state-organization-search-by-state
A Look at the IEP Document Itself
http://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html
Additional Resources: Inclusion and AS http://mcdj.wordpress.com/2007/12/31/choosing-inclusive-education-for-a-child-diagnosed-with-angelman-syndrome/
IEP Goal Bank
http://mcdj.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/iep-goal-bank-again/
BOOKS:
Including Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities in Typical Classrooms (June Downing)