What is Individualized Education Program (IEP)

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A legal document that is updated yearly that outlines the special education programming and services that a student is entitled to at school; the IEP is updated annually. Learn more in: Sólo Tiene Problemas de Aprendizaje: Lessons Learned From Perceptions of Disability and Diagnosis in the Dominican Republic

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A document for a public school student with a disability, created by parents, students, and educators, which describes how the student learns, lists modifications and adaptations, and states student short and long-term educational goals. Learn more in: Human Rights in the Classroom: iPad Applications for Students With Disabilities

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The IEP is a legal document under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act which specifies the special education services that a student will receive through the public school district. The IEP is written by the child study team, consisting of a representative from the school district, the case manager, a parent, a regular education teacher, and a special education teacher. Goals and objectives are based upon identified needs through evaluations conducted by the child study team. Learn more in: School Supports for Students Impacted by Incarceration

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Refers to a written, legal document that describes specific learning goals and short-term objectives for students receiving special education services in the schools. Designed with school personnel and the parents, the IEP states the child’s present level of academic achievement and functional performance and how his/her disability impacts progress within the curriculum. It describes all the special education supports and related services to be delivered to the student. Learn more in: A Primer on the Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act and Advocacy for Students Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse

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A written statement for each child with a disability that is developed, reviewed, and revised in accordance with this section. (20 U.S.C. 1414 (d)(1)(A)) (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1997 AU7: The in-text citation "Disabilities Education Act, 1997" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ) Learn more in: Online Learning as a Form of Accommodation

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a program for individuals with special needs that is individualized and tailored to build on the strengths and meet leaning needs of a student with special needs. The document that describes individualized special services for children with disabilities who are 3 to 21 years of age. The IEP as described by Bryant et al., (2008) as a communication tool between the school and home which spells out what each child’s individualized education should comprise. Learn more in: The Role of Educator Preparation Programs in Fostering Partnerships With Schools in Supporting English Language Learners, Immigrant Families, and Special Education

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An individualized plan for a student with a disability developed by a team including school personnel, the parents, and the student that identified their levels of functioning, strengths, areas of need, goals, and supports needed to be successful Instructor interaction and presence: the relationship and sense of community developed between a professor and their students such as being visible and available during a course. Learn more in: Doctoral Student Involvement in Online Course Development: Collaboration on an Introduction to Special Education Course

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As outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, students with disabilities are afforded a free and appropriate education that includes specially designed instruction as outlined and detailed in a student’s IEP. Learn more in: The Year of Teaching Inclusively: Building an Elementary Classroom for All Students

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A document that summarizes student needs, recommended services, and accommodations; required for students who have a diagnosed disability and meet criteria for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Learn more in: Fostering Strengths and Supporting the Needs of Students With Disabilities

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Document prepared yearly by multi-disciplinary team for a student with a disability, stating present levels of functioning, accommodations, modifications, goals, objectives, special education and related services, and other required components. Learn more in: Universal Design for Learning: Culturally Responsive UDL in Teacher Education