Alphabet Soup
This legal document spells out a student’s goals, services, and accommodations.
What is an IEP?
This person manages a student’s IEP and is your go-to contact.
Who is the case manager?
Extra time on a test.
What is an accommodation?
Instead of “He’s just lazy,” describe this.
What is the specific behavior you observed?
An IEP must be reviewed at least this often.
What is once a year?
This federal law governs special education.
What is IDEA?
This required IEP team member is probably sitting next to you.
Who is the general ed teacher?
Having tests read aloud.
What is an accommodation?
A parent asks about another student’s consequences. Say this.
What is “I can discuss how we’re supporting your child, but I can’t share another student’s information”?
A student must be reevaluated at least this often.
What is at least once every three years?
FAPE stands for this.
What is Free Appropriate Public Education?
These team members are equal partners in IEP decisions.
Who are the parents?
Fewer concepts on an assignment.
What is a modification?
Instead of “She can’t do that,” use language that leaves room for growth.
What is “She isn’t doing that independently yet. Let’s identify the support she needs”?
This document shows progress toward IEP goals.
What is a progress report?
LRE means students should be taught here as much as possible.
What is the Least Restrictive Environment, or general ed classroom with peers?
This staff member completes cognitive and academic evaluations.
Who is the school psychologist?
Grading against different standards.
What is a modification?
Instead of “We’ve tried everything,” say this to move the discussion forward.
What is “Let’s review what we’ve tried, what the data show, and what we can adjust”?
This plan provides specialized instruction.
What is an IEP, not a 504?
ACCESS scores represent this.
What is the results of the annual English Language Proficiency Test for ELs?
This team member can commit district resources.
Who is the LEA representative?
What your ML Students are also entitled to receive under Illinois law.
A colleague says, “He behaves fine in my class, so he doesn’t need those supports.” Respond with this.
What is, “Let’s identify what’s helping him succeed in your class and share that with the team”?
This plan provides accommodations for students with medical needs limiting at least one major life activity
What is a 504, not an IEP?