IEP
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Individualized Education Program

What is an IEP?

100
FAPE
What is a Free Appropriate Public Education?
100

Vital member (s) of the IEP team to contribute with expertise like no one else.

Who are the parents?

100

An initial meeting to determine the needs of the student and what route to follow for evaluation.

What is a referral meeting?

100

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What is the number of qualifying disabilities in NC.

200

In order to have an IEP, I need this.

What is a student with a disability and who requires specially designed instruction?

200
IDEA
What is Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
200

This team member usually sees the student five (5) days a week. They know best how the student is doing in a classroom setting.

What is the regular education teacher?

200

This meeting is held once a year within 365 days from the previous IEP.

What is the annual review?

200

An individualized instructional program for eligible students with disabilities that are provided beyond the regular school year.

What is extended school year?

300

Parent, special education teacher, student, regular education teacher, LEA

Who are the IEP meeting participants?

300
LEA
What is the Local Education Agency?
300

I support the decisions made by the IEP team and secure resources.

What are the responsibilities of the LEA?

300

This meeting determines if one or more of the following criteria are met: 1) have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, 2) have a record of such an impairment or 3) be regarded as having such an impairment.

What is a 504 plan?

300

It guides special education and regular education teachers in determining the effectiveness of their instructional procedures. Provides information for writing present levels and progress reports.

What is progress monitoring data?

400

I am completed at least every 3 years, required before dismissing a student from special education, must be completed within a 60 day timeline, and must include a discussion of all relevent data about the student.

What is a reevaluation?

400
LRE
What is the Least Restrictive Environment?
400

This person is responsible for making sure that all members are following the IEP, oftentimes providing various levels of educational support.

What is the special education teacher?

400

This meeting is scheduled to address necessary changes to the IEP. It may be held at any time during the IEP cycle.

What is an addendum?

400

Teachers must sign this document verifying that accommodations were provided during local and state testing.

What is the review of accommodations (ROA) form?

500

Classroom and district or state assessments

What are areas where accommodations can be provided?

500

OHI & SLD

What are Other Health Impaired and Specific Learning Disability.

500

This person is responsible for testing and evaluating the student.

Who is the school psychologist?

500

This meeting is held when the psychologist is ready to share his/her findings.

What is an eligibility determination?

500

This person must agree and sign the IEP prior to the provision of services.

Who is the parent or guardian?

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