Individualized Educational Program (IEP) Information
Individualized Educational Program (IEP) Information
Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
This IEP document is available in a digital format. The Table of Contents lets you
scroll directly to specific spots of the IEP document. You can download the IEP or request a paper copy.
Annotated IEP Companion Checklist
The purpose of this document is to support the participation,
development, and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. Utilize the
IEP Planning Notes column to support your planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.
English Language Learners
The Guide for English Language Development Specialists is an IEP
companion checklist. Each section provides questions to help guide discussion. Utilize the IEP
Planning Notes column to support your planning and participation for an upcoming IEP meeting.
Communication Plan of the IEP
The Communication Plan is a required part of the IEP process for students who are deaf/hard of hearing or deafblind. It should be completed at the beginning of the IEP meeting. The revised format asks for data to support answers and for input from all the members of the team: the student, the family, and the professionals.
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Annotated Communication Plan of the IEP
This annotated version of the Communication Plan has notes and hints that can help all the members of the team work on the plan, together, at the beginning of the IEP meeting.
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Timelines are extremely important for the delivery of special education
services. According to Pennsylvania law, Chapter 14 Special Education Services and Programs and
Federal Regulations Part 300, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), special education
services must be delivered within these mandatory timelines.
Understanding the Language of Special Education
This guide is not a legal document but was developed to give parents and educators in Pennsylvania an understanding of the language of special education so they can more easily participate in educational decision-making.
Parents' Rights: Understanding the Procedural Safeguards Notice
This brochure provides a summary of the rights of parents whose children receive or may be eligible to receive special education services
Education ABCs
This card identifies commonly used acronyms and initialisms used in the field of special education.
Special Education Resources for Families
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This publication is written in English on one side, and in Spanish on the reverse side.
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Special Education for School-Age Children in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Families
This guide for families of children receiving special education in Pennsylvania outlines how a child's need for special education is determined, how a child's educational program is developed, the responsibilities and protections guaranteed to caregivers and children, and the resources available to families of a child with disabilities.
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Engaging Families in the IEP Process
It is the responsibility of the school to engage families, but it can be unclear how to do this. This document will explore how schools can reframe the IEP process and take active steps to include families as educational partners.
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