Required Sections of an IEP

Required Sections of an IEP - What should be in your child's IEP?

The following is a list of IEP team member requirements condensed from IDEA §300.344(a) - IEP team.

The IEP team for each child with a disability includes—

(1) The parents of the child;

(2) At least one regular education teacher of the child (if the child is, or may, participate in regular education);

(3) At least one special education teacher of the child, or at least one special education provider of the child;

(4) A representative of the public agency;

(5) An individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation results;

(6) At the discretion of the parent or the agency, other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, including related services personnel as appropriate; and

(7) If appropriate, the child.

(b) Transition services participants. (if child is of transition age).

The required sections of an IEP as defined in IDEA §300.347(a) Content of IEP are—

(1) The child's present levels of educational performance;

(2) Measurable annual goals, with short-term objectives;

(3) Special education & related services; supplementary aids & services to be provided to the child;

(4) An explanation of the extent which the child will not participate with nondisabled children in the regular class and in the activities; (placement)

(5)(i) Any modifications in administration of State or district-wide assessments of student achievement;

(6) Dates for the beginning of services & modifications, and the anticipated frequency, location, and duration of services and modifications; (placement) and

(7) How the child's progress will be measured;

(b) Transition services— beginning at age 14 .

These are the basic IEP requirements which may make your eyes glaze over. To clear the fog, please continue by pressing "Next".

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Required IEP Sections