IEP (Individualized Education Program)
An IEP is a written plan for a child who qualifies for special education. It describes the child's present levels, yearly goals, and the special education and related services and supplementary aids and services the school will provide.
The IEP is developed, reviewed, and revised by the IEP team, which includes the parents. Federal rules list what an IEP must contain in 34 CFR 300.320.
Also called: IEP, individualized education program, individual education plan, individualized education plan
Sources
- 34 CFR 300.22 (300.22)U.S. Department of Education
“Individualized education program or IEP means a written statement for a child with a disability”
- 34 CFR 300.22 (300.22)U.S. Department of Education
“that is developed, reviewed, and revised in accordance with §§ 300.320 through 300.324.”
- 34 CFR 300.320 (300.320(a)(1))U.S. Department of Education
“A statement of the child's present levels of academic achievement and functional performance”
- 34 CFR 300.320 (300.320(a)(2)(i))U.S. Department of Education
“A statement of measurable annual goals, including academic and functional goals designed to”
- 34 CFR 300.321 (300.321(a)(1))U.S. Department of Education
“The parents of the child;”
- 34 CFR 300.320 (300.320(a)(4))U.S. Department of Education
“A statement of the special education and related services and supplementary aids and services,”