Friday, April 25, 2008

Free Publications: A Model for the IEP

The latest edition of the newsletter, Special Ed Advocate, featured the below information for free publications of interest to parents who have children with an Individualized Education Program.

The Federal Regulations (34 CFR §§300.320-300.328) specify the procedures that school districts must follow to develop, review, and revise the IEP for each child.
The Model Form: IEP describes required elements in the IEP including present levels of academic achievement and functional performance and measurable annual goals.
A Guide to the Individualized Education Program published by the U. S. Department of Education. This guide was developed by the U.S. Department of Education, with the assistance of the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY).

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