Purpose
IEP is the acronym for...
Individualized Education Plan
At what age must the child receive his/her own invitation for the IEP meeting?
14 years of age or older
Name one example of a transition service.
-Postsecondary education -Vocational education -Continuing education -Adult services -Independent living -Community participation -Job shadows
True or False:
The special education teacher makes random goals for students.
False -- they are based off of data gained throughout the year.
True or False:
Teachers/school staff are required to offer IEP accommodations to their students.
True -- it is a legal requirement that they are offered.
An IEP is developed for every student with a disability between the ages of...
3 and 21
Name the six REQUIRED members of the IEP team (if the student is 14 or older).
-Parent -Student -Special Education Teacher -Administrator -Classroom Teacher- Guidance Counselor
Transition services are required for students age ____ or older if determined appropriate by the IEP team.
16
True or False:
The IEP must include at least one goal in each service area that the student qualifies in (ex. reading, writing, behavior, etc.)
True
True or False:
Students are required to use/access their accommodations when they are offered.
False -- students are allowed to choose if they want to use them, but they are always encouraged to use them.
How often must the IEP team formally review a student's IEP?
Yearly or Annually
Your parent does not have to attend if you are an adult student (18 years or older).
True
What is considered when implementing transition services for a student? (must name at least one)
-Student's strengths -Student's needs -Student's preferences -Student's interests
Are goals developed by the entire IEP team or only the special education teacher?
The entire team works together to develop appropriate goals.
If an accommodation is removed from an IEP, can it ever be put back into the IEP at a later date?
Yes -- accommodations are flexible so they can always be considered
What steps must be taken before an IEP is written? (must name at least one)
-The student is evaluated -Eligibility for special education services is decided -Child is found eligible for services -IEP meeting is scheduled -Meeting is held
On the signature sheet of the IEP, what does the signature represent?
Attendance
What is the purpose for transition services?
To help ensure that the student is prepared for life after high school, has the necessary skills, and has access to services available to them
True or False:
If the IEP team notices that the student is struggling with a new skill, they can choose to include a goal in a service area that the student does not qualify in.
False -- goals can only be made for service areas that the student qualifies in.
the student uses the accommodations regularly.
A student must be evaluated every ______ years.
3
Are IEP meetings allowed to happen if the parent/guardian/family does not attend?
Yes, but only if they gave permission to do so OR if there were three contact attempts made
True or False:
Teachers and other school staff are the only people responsible for providing transition services.
False -- the student, families, and outside agencies (when appropriate)
If a student consistently meets/exceeds their annual goals and they are working at grade level with little support, can the IEP team decide to get rid of the IEP?
1. Are colleges required to provide an IEP?
2. Are colleges required to provide accommodations?
1. No -- the IEP does not follow you to college
2. No -- they don't have to, but most colleges will provide some accommodations