IEP Basics
What does IEP stand for?
What is Individualized Education Program?
Which law primarily governs IEPs in the United States?
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
Who should a paraeducator regularly communicate with about a student’s progress?
Who is the special education teacher?
What is a common classroom accommodation a paraeducator might help implement?
What is providing additional time for tasks or tests?
What does confidentiality mean in the context of an IEP?
What is keeping student information private and sharing it only with those who need to know?
At what age does transition planning begin in an IEP?
What is 16?
What does FAPE stand for?
What is Free Appropriate Public Education?
What is a key aspect of effective communication between paraeducators and teachers?
What is regular and clear communication?
How can a paraeducator support a student during a lesson?
What is by providing prompts, cues, or one-on-one assistance?
Can a paraeducator share details about a student’s IEP with others outside the school team?
What is no, that would be a breach of confidentiality?
How often must an IEP be reviewed?
What is annually?
How many disability categories are recognized under IDEA?
What is 13?
How should a paraeducator handle a situation where a teacher’s instructions conflict with the IEP?
What is discuss the issue with the teacher and refer to the special education team if necessary?
What should a paraeducator do if a student is struggling with their IEP goals?
What is communicate concerns to the special education teacher?
What should a paraeducator do if they observe something that conflicts with the IEP?
What is report it to the special education teacher or administrator?
Who is eligible for an IEP?
Who are students with disabilities that affect their educational performance?
What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?
What is the requirement that students with disabilities be educated with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate?
How can paraeducators foster positive relationships with students?
What is by showing empathy, patience, and consistency?
How might a paraeducator assist with behavior management according to an IEP?
What is by using behavior plans or reinforcement strategies outlined in the IEP?
What is the role of the paraeducator in ensuring a student’s right to FAPE?
What is to support the implementation of the IEP and provide services as outlined?
What is the primary purpose of an IEP?
What is to ensure that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE)?
What is the role of Section 504 in special education?
What is it ensures students with disabilities have equal access to education and may provide accommodations even if they don’t qualify for an IEP?
Why is it important for paraeducators to document their interactions with students?
What is to provide accurate information for progress monitoring and IEP updates?
What is a modification a paraeducator might help implement?
What is adjusting the difficulty level of assignments?
What could be the consequences of not following an IEP?
What is the student may not receive appropriate services, which could lead to legal issues for the school?