IEP Supports and Services

IEP Supports and Services - Supplementary aids to support your child:

Unit Objectives for IEP Supports and Services

By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

- State what types of supports and services can be provided through an IEP.

- Define Assistive Technology is and list types of technology can be provided through an IEP

- Define ESY, and state when ESY can or should be provided.

- Define supports and services your child may require in order to learn in the general classroom curriculum.

Technology can enhance learning in fantastic ways. Some simple tools such as Franklin Spellers or Auditory Amplifiers can help a child write more effectively, or help them focus on a teacher's verbal teaching. Reading overlays, with a text 'window' can help a child focus on one line at a time. Simple tools can make a big difference.

Even if your child requires significant support to participate in the regular classroom, this should be provided through his IEP. He may need an extra pair of hands, legs, eyes, and daily assistance that requires a full-time one-on-one aide. Whatever your child needs to be successful may be provided.

What will help your child learn and progress in a regular classroom environment and in the general curriculum? Did you know your child may qualify for specialized technology, services, or simple classroom aids that will make him better able to concentrate on learning?

Any child with an IEP may benefit from supplementary aids or services. The IEP has a section to specify exactly what types of aids or assistance a child needs to succeed. This section can be critical, is often brushed by as a minor portion of the IEP, but may be the difference between participating in a regular classroom versus in a specialized environment.

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