IEPs
Each public school child who receives special education and related services must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP creates an opportunity for teachers, parents, school administrators, related services personnel, and students (when appropriate) to work together to improve educational results for children with disabilities. This section includes articles about how to create a useful IEP, understanding the IEP process, and the importance of good communication.
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Sample Letters: Requesting Mediation
Sample Letters: Requesting Prior Written Notice
Sample Letters: Requesting A Change of Placement
Sample Letters: Requesting a Meeting to Review the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Sample Letters: Requesting Your Child's Records
Sample Letters: Requesting an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at Public Expense
Sample Letters: Requesting an Initial Evaluation for Special Education Services
Communicating with Your Child's School Through Letter Writing
Write letters to your school that will communicate well. The school system really wants to help your child get the best possible education. This publication shows how to tell them what they need to know. Find model letters to request an initial evaluation for special education services, to review your child's records, to meet to discuss your IEP, and more.
Developing Your Child's IEP: The IEP Process
Learn to help write your own IEP. This guide will show you how to develop an IEP, how to prepare for the meeting, and how to participate. Learn how to organize the meeting and invite people. Take charge of your own education.
Creating Useful Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
How Parents Can Be Advocates for Their Children
As your child's best advocate, you are in a unique position to identify and implement positive changes. This article gives advice on how to be effective. You should know the rules, keep records, gather information, and communicate effectively.
Planning Student-Directed Transitions to Adult Life
Examples of Accommodations from State Assessment Policies
Teachers and IEP teams: Review the examples of accommodations for testing in this article. They were drawn from 47 states that administer statewide examinations. Accommodations are divided into four categories, when the test is taken (scheduling), where the test is taken (environment), how the test is given (presentation), and how the student answers the questions (response).
