General IEP
What is the purpose of IEPs?
a) change what students learn
b) choose what school students go to
c) assure that students with a disability have access to their education
c) assure that students with a disability have access to their education
True or False: Students are legally entitled to receive their accommodations in their IEP.
True
Yes or No
Everyone works on the same IEP goals/objectives
No! Each student has individualized goals based on their individual needs.
Which of the following is NOT a section of your IEP?
a) accommodations
b) student vision
c) strengths/current performance
d) service delivery grid
e) goals/objectives
f) summer field trips
f) summer field trips
Which of the following is NOT an example of an accommodation?
a) guided notes
b) teacher skips content area
c) extra time for tests
d) multimodal learning
b) teacher skips content area
True/False
Goals and objectives are not allowed to be shared with students and only teachers can know about goals.
False! It is important for students to be involved in their education. At age 14, students can join their IEP meetings if they would like.
How often do IEP meetings happen?
a) once a month
b) once a year
c) every 3 years
b) once a year
Yes or No
Do accommodations adjust what content is being taught?
No. Accommodations do not adjust what is being taught. At MDS, we follow Massachusetts education framework and curriculum. Accommodations make sure students have access to the curriculum.
True or False
If you went to a different school, you wouldn't have an IEP or goals to work on.
False!
Students have IEPs in every school. Goals may adjust a little bit based on the setting, but you still work on the same general goals and objectives. This is because goals are based on the student needs, not the school.
Name at least 3 people who are a part of your IEP team.
Parent/Guardians
You (student)
Case Manager
Clinicians (OT, SLP, Psychologist, BCBA)
Specialists (Reading, Math)
Special Education Administrator (Gillian W)
Out of District Coordinator
Which of the following are categories of accommodations?
a) Presentation of Instruction
b) Response
c) Timing/Schedule
d) Setting/Environment
e) all of the above
e) all of the above
How do evaluations (which happen every 3 years) relate to goals/objectives?
Every 3 years students get testing done to evaluate their skills. This could be SLP, OT, psych, reading, or math testing. Then, based on the results, it determines what goals and objectives should be worked on it the IEP.
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Program
How can knowing a students strengths and challenges lead to accommodations?
Accommodations can be put in place to utilize strengths and assist challenges.
Example: Strength in keyboarding may lead to accommodation of "Option for electronic work output"
Example: Challenge of reading may lead to accommodation of "Allow student to use read aloud during assignments"
Name at least two factors that are considered when making IEP goals and benchmarks.
Learning Needs
Strengths
Challenges
Current Skills
Student/Team Vision