Welcome to Special Education

What is an Individual Education Plan(IEP)? Includes instructional levels of the student.
Identifies strengths and weaknesses.
Lists measurable goals and objectives to be addressed.
Reflects schedule for review, procedure of implementation and evaluation criteria.
Indicates special education and related services to be provided.

Who participates in the IEP TEAM? IEP Team Chairman
Parent
Student
General Educator
Special Educator
Psychologist
Related Services Provider (SLP, OT, PT)
School Nurse
Guidance Counselor
Pupil Personnel Worker
Other Individuals as is Appropriate

IEP TEAM FUNCTIONS Screening.
Assessment/3 year reevaluation.
Determination of disability and need for Special Education services.
Development/approval of IEP.
LRE discussion.
Placement determination.
ESY (Extended School Year) discussion.
Transition discussion.
Review of program/progress (must be done at least annually).

LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT (LRE) Results in less separation of special education from general education.
Affords flexible use of all teachers.
Improves classroom instruction.
Provides improved curriculum offering.
Improves self-image and achievement for all students.

EDUCATIONAL DISABILITIES
Mental Retardation (01)
Hearing Impairment (02)
Deaf (03)
Speech/Language Impairment (04)
Visual Impairment (05)
Emotional Disturbance (06)
Orthopedic Impairment (07)
Other Health Impairment (08)
Specific Learning Disability (09)
Multiple Disabilities (10)
Deaf-Blind (12)
Traumatic Brain Injury (13)
Autism (14)
Developmental Delay (15)

ROLE OF TEACHERS WORKING WITH STUDENTS WITH IEPs Required member and participant in the IEP team.
Participation in the development, review and/or revision of the IEP.
Possible service provider.
Consultation with related service providers.

Sharon Floyd, Supervisor
410-887-3660