Understanding, Developing, and Writing Effective IEPs : A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators

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Copyright: 4/6/2007

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Written by legal and education experts and aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, this practical resource provides a step-by-step plan for creating, writing, and evaluating IEPs.

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. viii
About the Authors	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Foundational Issues in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)	p. 3
Introduction	p. 3
Purpose of an IEP	p. 4
13 Principles of IEP Collaboration	p. 6
IEP Preparation	p. 13
Preparation Before the IEP Meeting	p. 13
Setting Up the IEP Meeting	p. 14
Giving Notice of an IEP Meeting	p. 15
When an IEP Meeting Must Be Convened	p. 16
Helping Students Prepare	p. 17
Characteristics of an Effective IEP Team Meeting	p. 18
IEP Participants	p. 21
IEP Team Members-Roles and Responsibilities	p. 21
Excusal of Team Members	p. 31
Questions and Answers About Other IEP Team-Related Topics	p. 32
IEP Team Meetings	p. 35
The Team Process	p. 35
During the Meeting-Focused but Flexible	p. 36
Guidelines for Running the IEP Meeting	p. 37
Step-by-Step Development of the IEP	p. 41
Formulate a Statement of the Student's Present Level of Academic Achievement of Functional Performance	p. 41
Determine the Four Need Areas	p. 44
Consideration of Special Factors	p. 49
Determination of Measurable Annual Goals (Including Academic and Functional Goals)	p. 56
Reporting Progress Toward the Annual Goals to Parents	p. 70
Determine the Extent to Which the Student Will Not Be Able to Participate in General Education Programs (LRE Explanation)	p. 72
Determine Placement Options	p. 75
Determine Related Services	p. 80
Determine Program Modifications, Accommodations, Supplementary Aids, and Services	p. 84
Determine the Need for Assistive Technology Devices and Services	p. 106
Determine the Supports for School Personnel on Behalf of the Student	p. 110
Determine the Ability of a Student to Participate in State and District Assessments	p. 111
Determine Extended School Year (ESY) Services	p. 113
A Statement of Secondary Transition Service Needs and Needed Transition Services for Students	p. 119
Develop a Statement of Transfer of Parental Rights to the Student Upon Reaching the Age of Majority	p. 128
Annual Review and Revision of the IEP	p. 128
Recommendations Upon Declassification	p. 132
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004-Section on IEPs (Enrolled as Agreed to or Passed by Both House and Senate)	p. 135
Glossary	p. 149
References and Suggested Readings	p. 155
Index	p. 157
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