What Are the Key Elements of an IEP?

• Current levels of academic and functional performance

• Specific educational goals for the upcoming year, aligned with current academic and functional performance, along with short-term instructional targets derived from these goals

• Methods for assessing progress and criteria for performance evaluation

• Explanation of any adjustments to participation in regular education classes, the general curriculum, or extracurricular activities

• Adjustments and supports required for your child to participate fully in the general curriculum, including nonacademic and extracurricular activities

• Special education services and related support needed by your child

• Learning environments and individuals responsible for implementing the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for your child

• Start and end dates of services, and the frequency of those services

• Duration of the school day and academic year

• Specific accommodations and modifications necessary for state or district-wide testing

• Determination of participation in alternate assessments, if applicable

• Transition services required to facilitate future educational and vocational goals

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