Individualized education plans (IEPs) have the potential and responsibility of providing individuals with the highest level of learning opportunities. In this guide, discover the essential steps and vital understandings for team members to create student-centered IEPs. This book simplifies the IEP writing process and provides practical strategies and structures that can help general and special education teachers write compliant and effective IEPs for students.

K–12 teachers and special education teachers can use this book to:

• Gain practical working knowledge of IEPs and why collaborative teams are needed to develop strong ones


• Understand how to use a future-based approach to immediately improve their support of students


• Ponder the landmark Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District case’s ramifications on special education


• Recognize how to meaningfully engage students’ parents and guardians in the IEP process


• Consider chapter-ending reflection questions as opportunities for discussion and action

Contents:

Introduction: Our Whys

Chapter 1: Why Collaborative IEPs Are Essential

Chapter 2: A Collaborative Approach

Chapter 3: Parents and Guardians as Partners in the IEP Process

Chapter 4: Writing the PLAAFP Statement

Chapter 5: Writing Goals

Chapter 6: Writing Goals—Data Considerations

Chapter 7: Understanding Accommodations and Modifications

Chapter 8: Determining Service Minutes and Placement

Chapter 9: Behavior, Assistive Tech, Transition, and Low Incidence

Epilogue

Appendix

References and Resources

Index