Your IEP
What does "IEP" stand for?
Individualized Education Plan
Name 3 members of your educational team
Parents/guardians, student, resource teacher, administrator, counselor, school psychologist, social worker, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, vision specialist, teacher of the deaf, etc.
What is an accommodation?
An accommodation is an addition or alteration that is provided to help the student be most successful in the classroom or access their learning environment.
What does the term PPT stand for?
Planning and placement team
You have an accommodation of 25% extended time. You were unable to finish your English test during your class period. What can you say to your teacher?
You can remind your teacher that you require extended time and ask when you can complete the test in the testing center.
How does a student get an IEP?
Students must qualify for special education based on a variety of different disabilities which can impact their ability to learn in the classroom.
What is the role of your classroom teacher on your team?
Your classroom teacher provides the team with information about your grade level curriculum, provides information on how you perform in the classroom setting and can discuss what accommodations or modifications are used.
What is a modification?
A modification is a CHANGE that occurs to the curriculum in order to help make that student successful within their learning
How often is a PPT held?
A PPT can be held as many times as necessary but typically one meeting a year is required. This is called an Annual Review
You are struggling to understand the concepts being taught in your math class. Who do you ask for help?
Classroom teacher, resource teacher, math interventionist
True or False:
An IEP is a legal document
True
What is the role of a school psychologist?
School psychologists can provide counseling or social-emotional support to students. They also are able to complete assessments in order to determine a students learning profile. School psychologist are key members of the team as they help ensure the IEP is completed properly.
Accommodation or modification?
Providing a visually impaired student with an enlarged print text book
Accommodation
Current level of performance, progress, strengths, weaknesses, goals, testing, accommodations/modifications, hours of special education service
You are in your PPT and the team is discussing you taking the SATs. You get extreme anxiety thinking about taking that test. What should you do?
Speak up and mention this to the team. Tell the other team members how this test affects your well-being. It can be a discussion and solutions can be made.
True or False:
The school can give a student an IEP if they think a student needs one.
False
Your parents/guardians need to sign consent for you to have an IEP
True or False:
My administrator makes decisions for the whole team
False
Your administrator is a member of the team and can help make determinations if the team does not agree on something.
Accommodation or modification?
Providing a 12th grade student with a text book that is a 9th grade reading level.
Modification
How often is testing completed?
A student with an IEP is required by law to be tested every 3 years. This is called your triennial. Testing may be moved up if the team agrees.
You are applying for a job at your local grocery store. You don't understand how to answer some of the questions and you're having difficulty completing the application. How do you help yourself?
Talk to your parents, guidance counselor or a trusted teacher. There are people who can help and provide support
How long do you have an IEP?
This depends on each individual student and their team.
Most students will no longer require an IEP once they graduate high school.
Some students may require additional support after high school and can continue to have an IEP until they are 22 years old.
True or False
A student is able to make decisions about their IEP
True
The IEP is all about the student. Students can help identify areas of support they may or may not need support with. They can also share what is helpful or not helpful for their learning in the classroom.
Accommodation or modification?
Reducing the number of math problems a student has to complete on a test
Accommodation
Will I have PPTs in college?
No. If you require additional support in college you can access that support through your schools Office of Disability resources
You have been driving vehicles for years with your family but just can't seem to pass the written part of your driver's license test. What can you do?
You may require an accommodation for your driver's test. Speak with your guidance counselor, parents, or teachers.