Writing IEPs that comply with all the federal regulations and that are manageable, measurable and prescriptive can be a daunting prospect.
This laminated card from DayOne gives you concise guidelines to developing IEPs that meet all of those criteria.
From the front of the card you will learn:
Factors for IEP Development ► student knowledge ► content standards ► grade-level content functioning ► lesson alignment .
Components of the IEP ► PLOP ► goals ► supplementary services ► accommodations ► special education services ► LRE.
Present Level of Performance ► three crucial areas that must be included ► six key points for writing ► twelve important sources of information ► extensive sample text for modeling.
Goals & Objectives ► goal setting ► eight guidelines for writing goals ► SMART goals ► the Stranger test ► reviewing goals ► the four key components of goals (continued on side two of the card).
Supplementary Aids and Services ► list of suppliers ► purpose of services ► need determiners ► four situations that determine service appropriateness ► types of aids and services including ►► instructional ►► program modifications ►► social/behavioral ►► physical/environmental ►► supports for school personnel and parent.
Accommodations ► basis for accommodations ► when to use them.
Special Education Services ► basis for providing ► what to include on the IEP.
Least Restrictive Environment ► based on goals & objectives ► where concept is applied.
Case Management ► roles and responsibilities of the case manager ► seven critical strategies about case monitoring ► six important sources of case management support.
You and your special education staff will benefit tremendously with this card at hand. It will help ensure consistency across your IEPs and fidelity to the legal regulations pertaining to IEP services.
Developing and Managing
A Laminated Special Education Reference Card by Marsha L. Diaz
Your special education students deserve all the services to which they are entitled. This card from DayOne is a certain step forward in helping to bring those services to them.