IEP Basics, Part 1
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Program
What is a Related Service?
Supportive services offered to students in a Special Education setting
Who attends the IEP meeting?
A representative from the student's current school (Ms. Borea, Ms. Allman, Dr. Peter, Ms. George, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Dobish, Ms. Chapman), the case manager, the student's parents, the student (if age 14 or older), members of Related Services teams
What is the purpose of an IEP?
An IEP is a tailored educational road map developed by a team including parents, teachers, and specialists that ensures that students receive specialized instruction, services, and accommodations.
Give an Example of a Related Service.
Counseling, Speech, OT
Give an example of an accommodation.
Extended time on a test, preferential seating, etc.
What is a case manager?
A case manager coordinates support for students and acts as a liaison between parents, teachers, and support services to ensure needs are met, often by implementing and monitoring an IEP (Individualized Education Program). Each student at Newmark has a case manager from their school district.
What is an accommodation?
Accommodations are changes in how a student learns. They remove barriers so students can learn the same material as their peers and meet the academic standards that states set for each grade level.
Give an example of a modification.
Reduced total number of problems on an exam, reduced number of multiple choice options, etc.
At what age does a student typically join an IEP meeting?
14
What is a modification?
Modifications are changes in what a student is taught or is expected to learn; changes to the curriculum or content.
How often are IEP meetings held?
Once per year