IEP
Individualized Education Program
An IEP is the federally mandated written plan, required by 34 CFR §300.320-§300.324, that details a student's present levels (PLAAFP), measurable annual goals, special education and related services, supplementary aids, participation with nondisabled peers, state-assessment accommodations, projected service dates, and transition services (beginning no later than the first IEP in effect when the child turns 16). It must be reviewed at least annually.
Regulatory Citation
Example in Practice
A fourth-grader identified with specific learning disability receives an IEP that includes 45 minutes daily of structured literacy instruction, extended time on state ELA assessments, and quarterly progress reports to parents.
Key Research Citations
- ·Yell, Katsiyannis & Bradley (2017, J Special Education 50(4):204-218) — IEP legal requirements post-Endrew F.
- ·Bateman & Linden (2012) — Better IEPs, 5th ed.
Full bibliography available on the Research page.
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