IEP | Key Definitions in IDEA
kristina@partnerstx.org2025-01-08T10:55:12-06:00IEP is an acronym for Individualized Education Program. The primary vehicle for providing FAPE is through an appropriately developed IEP.
26
06, 2018
23
01, 2018
4 Important Signs That Your Child’s IEP Is Working
kristina@partnerstx.org2018-10-31T10:21:20-05:00The Individualized Education Program (or IEP) lays out the school’s commitment to provide special education and related services to your child. Developed annually, an IEP must be tailored to the individual needs of your child, with your involvement and input. Once formulated, the IEP becomes your roadmap to track your child’s progress throughout the year. Here Are Four Important Signs That Your Child’s IEP Is Working: 1. Your child’s IEP has been reviewed by all teachers and related service providers. All school personnel involved with your child’s education should be aware of and have access to your child’s IEP. This includes [...]
16
08, 2017
How Do I Get My Child’s IEP Going at the Beginning of the School Year?
kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-12T11:12:27-05:00My daughter got her first IEP last spring when she was a fifth grader. She started attending middle school this fall and it seems to be taking a long time for the school to line up some of her service providers. Is there anything I can do to help get her IEP going at the beginning of the school year? Unfortunately, this problem is not uncommon. Schools often have to deal with faculty and staff leaving and new faculty and staff starting. Schedules sometimes change at the last minute. A new school year may also come with shifts in policies and [...]