An IEP - also known as an Individualized Education Plan, mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, claims to meet the unique needs of an individual child who has been diagnosed with a disability. The IEP helps the children reach their goals that they would not be able to obtain otherwise in the general education environment.
Some information that an IEP contains is how the student best learns, what methods are used to show that a student is learning, as well as the service providers that can assist the student in achieving these goals.
During an IEP Initial Meeting, the results from various assessments that were conducted by the School Psychologist will be discussed by the IEP committe of general education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, and the parent. It is during the IEP meeting that the various accommodations, modifications, present levels of performance as well as goals and objectives for the student will be discussed.
The best way to prepare for these meetings is to review the Draft IEP that your student's case manager sends you as well as your Parental Rights. Additionally, take notes to make sure that you remember what was discussed during the meeting.
If you are in the Atlanta/Marietta/Kennesaw/Vinings/Sandy Springs/Buckhead area (Cobb County, Fulton County, Dekalb County, Cherokee County) and have any questions about the CRCT, SSAT, SAT, GED, Summer Tutoring, Orton-Gillingham, Handwriting Without Tears, Writing Strategies, or any methodologies or instructional methods that may help your child succeed, please contact me at christine@learningridge.com or visit my website at http://www.learningridge.com/. If you need immediate assistance, you can call me at 404-964-8533.
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