What is the purpose of an IEP?

Question

Purpose of the Individual Education Plan

Answer 1

It is for special education, it is a plan for teaching a specialized plan to a child who is either slower than normal, having trouble with speech, etc.  The child will be monitored and you will have meetings with the teacher on the child's progress, these are usually twice a school year.  Hope this helps.

Answer 2

The whole IEP thing is really confusing but i do know that my son has had one since kindergarten and he has made so much improvement.

Answer 3

i dont know either

Answer 4

It's a teaching/learning plan that is specifically tailored to a child's needs.  It's normally planned by a group of teachers & specialists who are involved with the child.

Answer 5

The IEP stands for an Individualized Education Plan. It's basically a student's tailor-made plan for learning and is unique to each student.

Answer 6

Each public school child who receives special education and related services must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each IEP must be designed for one student and must be a truly individualized document. The IEP creates an opportunity for teachers, parents, school administrators, related services personnel, and students (when appropriate) to work together to improve educational results for children with disabilities. The IEP is the cornerstone of a quality education for each child with a disability.

To create an effective IEP, parents, teachers, other school staff--and often the student--must come together to look closely at the student's unique needs. These individuals pool knowledge, experience and commitment to design an educational program that will help the student be involved in, and progress in, the general curriculum. The IEP guides the delivery of special education supports and services for the student with a disability. Without a doubt, writing--and implementing--an effective IEP requires teamwork.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

(IDEA) requires certain information to be included in each child's IEP. It is useful to know, however, that states and local school systems often include additional information in IEPs in order to document that they have met certain aspects of federal or state law. The flexibility that states and school systems have to design their own IEP forms is one reason why IEP forms may look different from school system to school system or state to state. Yet each IEP is critical in the education of a child with a disability.

The IEP is a very important document for children with disabilities and for those who are involved in educating them. Done correctly, the IEP should improve teaching, learning and results. Each child's IEP describes, among other things, the educational program that has been designed to meet that child's unique needs.

Answer 7

It is an Individualized Educational Plan.

It is a plan that is developed by a committee who would be knowledgeable about a specific child.

After reviewing a large variety of evaluations both academic and intellectual...etc...  The committee would write a plan that meets the needs of a child with disabilities...could be Specific Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Seriously Emotionally Disturbed...etc...  After the plan is written and the committee agrees to implement it, a service delivery type would be selected from a variety of options....Then the IEP is implemented.  If at any time a member of the committee feels that the plan is not appropriate or working, then another meeting may be called and held to review the success of the plan.  Changes are often made if progress is not being observed.

Answer 8

An IEP can help a student in a multitude of ways...  especially if the child has a disability such as ADD, Dyslexia.. or fine motor skill issues...   For some kid's it can be as simple as help in reading... to others that need to have a tape recorder to record teachers notes for transcribing later... to those that need a computer for writing assignment's..

Anything your student may need acommodation wise for learning assistance NEEDS to be in that  IEP.. and make the school STICK to it... ! One of my son's was not able to take timed tests due to his fine motor skill's issues.... what a help for him.. the pressure was off.. and he was able to finish in just over the alotted time frame... <like 20 minutes more than the rest of the class>.... For my youngest son it mean's his spelling test's are verbal rather than written... don't get me wrong.. he still takes the written test, but if he scores less than passing, he can retake it verbally!.. we still work on the writing skills he need's both at home and at school... but this again.. helps him be a sucess at something he normally woulnd't be....

It's imprarative that you as the parent are the advocate for your child.. and ANYTHING you or your family doctor feels will be beneficial be put into the IEP.. and continue to be pro active.. and work with the school as much as possible.. but also always remember the school district DOES recieve a higher pupil payment for your child because of that IEP.. make sure he or she is getting the services they need and they deserve to be a success.....

Good Luck and all the best!

Answer 9

the purpose of an IEP is to let the parents/guardians of a child and the teachers discuss the best way to help your child be a great student. it lets you learn how your child acts at school, what they need help in, and what they excel at.

Answer 10

To determine whether a child is to be placed in special education classes or not.

The worst dilemma for a parent is when the results are 'inconclusive'.

Answer 11

The IEP sets a child's educational goals for the calendar year starting on the date of the IEP meeting. An IEP meeting is typically attended by the parents, the special ed teacher, a school psychologist, an administrator from the school office, a speech therapist, or any other specialist or tutor with an interest in the child's education.

Each specialist sets goals that they feel the child can reasonably reach in 1 calendar year. Goals that will allow the child to develop to the child's maximum potential. Goals must be realistic and individual to that child.

At any time, the parent has the right to call a meeting to adjust the goals in the IEP. The child may either be falling behind on a goal, or may have mastered a goal too soon.

Not many people know this, but the PARENTS have ultimate power regarding how the IEP is implemented. The school staff are making recommendations when they set their goals. However, nothing is set until the parents sign off on them. If the parents do not like the goals, the parents can request the goals to be rewritten, and not sign the IEP at the end of the meeting. Also, the parents can check the box "I/We agree to the content of this IEP except______________" and fill out the blank with the areas of the IEP that need to be modified.

Answer 12

The IEP is a way for teachers, parents and the student to 'plan' a students goals, achievements and behaviors throughout a school year.  Commonly used in Special Education, it has been used for year and years.  It is not a bad thing, just something that is needed to help the student through the school year.  :)

Answer 13

The IEP is a printout of the way the child learns best since we all learn in different ways. These are common in special ed and in children with learning diffuculties.  It's just a way for all staff and team members involved with the child to be on the same page.

Answer 14

The purpose of an IEP is to flag up a child as having some difficulties. It is not as far reaching as a statement of special educational needs and is not categorised by bands as a statement is. Usually a child who has some difficulties but can reasonably cope in a class in mainstream school. There are two levels of an IEP, school action and school action+. An IEP should contain targets that the child can work towards and achieve, these targets should be reviewed termly with the class teacher, the senco and the parents.

Answer 15

To evaluate a student (usually special education) for a year or a semester in a variety of areas to develop a personal plan and goals for the period for that student and their teacher and parents.

Answer 16

IEP stands for Individual Education Plan. When a student qualifies for special education, they are usually placed on this individualized plan to determine their educational goals, the modifications the teacher will use when teaching, testing, etcetera. The IEP is written by a team of people that include the teacher, administrator, special ed teacher, parent/guardian, social worker, etc...

Answer 17

As stated, IEP stands for Individual Education Plan.  An IEP outlines specific strategies, accomodations and modifications the individual is entitled to.  It identifies whether a student is following grade expectation (accomodations) or is following a modified program (different expectations from the rest of the class).

IEP's also explain the additional resources available to the student.  Things such as: Special Education Resource Teacher, Speech Pathologist, Educational Assistant etc.  It is the duty of the teacher and Principal to ensure that all items specified on the IEP are enforced.

Answer 18

Well, I can only go on my own family's experience with IEP - our son was struggling in math when he was in the 4th grade.  His teacher's suggested an IEP and he was given one on one tutoring in math, then group tutoring, then reentergrated back into the classroom during math.  Apparently it worked, as he made a 100 on a pop quiz yesterday (6th grade)!  The only thing I don't like about it, is that the IEP 'board' still reviews his grades every so often.  I guess that's probably a good thing, though.  It has nothing to do with 'special ed'.

Answer 19

the purpose of a iep is to insure success for a special ed student. It addresses their specific learning needs and maps out how success will be acomplished. It is a result of a meeting from professionals that can adress specific educational needs.