IEP Terms 1
including your name, grade, birthdate, ID numbers and school district information.
Student Information
Each goal is broken into specific targets/steps you will need to meet in order to reach your overall goal.
Short-term objectives or benchmarks
Accommodations (supports) or modifications (changes) made to your school day that will lead you to be more successful and at school.
Adaptations
IEP team and identifies which members attended your IEP meeting and provider input in person.
IEP Planning Meeting
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Plan/Program
This section is added to your IEP once you are 14 or are enrolling into 9th grade (whichever occurs first). This section contains your 3 transitions/post-secondary goals in the areas of Employment, Independent Living and Post-Secondary Education.
Transition Planning
this includes contact information and primary language.
Parent/Guardian Information
often throughout the school year you and your parent/guardian will receive progress on your yearly goals and objectives.
Progress Reporting
Specific classes you plan to take to reach your goals.
Courses of Study
How many categories of disabilities are there?
13
Includes specialized math instruction, speech therapy, occupational therapy, adapted physical education, case management, etc
Goals and Objectives
Who are at least two/five of members needed at an IEP
1. Parent or Guardian
2. Special Education Teacher
3. Administrator
4. General Education Teacher
5. Student
6. Other Service Providers as needed
this affects your academic performance and success at school.
Primary Disability
Another condition that affects your academic performance and success at school and/or plays a role in your primary disability.
Secondary Disability
This section describes when you will be pulled from general education classes, for how long and why (what you will be working on).
Least Restrictive Environment
Specific instruction, services and experiences needed to help reach your post-secondary goals.
Transition Services
The things that are hard for you at school and/or the skills you need to develop
Student Based Need
If you need additional services and/or instruction during the summer break in order to not lose progress made on your IEP goals
Extended School Year (ESY)
Changes made to what you are expected to learn or how you are expected to perform.
Program Modification and Supports for School Personnel
Relates to the amount of time you spend in the general education classroom
Federal Setting
When a young adult on an IEP reaches 18 years of age the school district must provide any notice required by law to both the young adult and parents
Transfer of Rights at Age of Majority
The state and district tests you will take and any supports you need (accommodations) you will need when completing the test.
District-Wide and State Assessments
This section includes your strengths, a description of how your disability affects you in your general education classes and the concerns of your parent/guardian.
Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Educational Performance
Something you are expected to learn or demonstrate (do) at school within a 12-month (1 year) period. Goals can be academic or behavior related.
Measurable Annual Goal
Accommodations, assistive technology and paraprofessional support needed for you to be able to have equal access to the general education setting
Supplemental Aids and Services