What is an IEP?

An Individualized Educational Program (IEP) describes the special education and related services specifically designed to meet the unique needs of a student with a disability. The program is developed by a committee that includes a school administrator, the student's teacher, the parents, and the student when appropriate. An IEP contains goals and objectives based upon the student's present level of educational performance, it specifies the educational placement or setting, and it discusses the related services necessary to reach the outlined goals and objectives.

To learn more about IEPs you can visit the following websites:

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