Individualized Education Program (IEP)
If a child is eligible for special education services, the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee is required to develop an individualized education program (IEP) that is designed to address your child’s unique education needs that result from his or her disability.
Learn about the essential sections of an IEP and more by clicking an item below.
Provides a brief overview of the major sections of an IEP and can serve as a checklist for you as you participate in your child’s ARD committee meeting.
Provides information that can help parents gain an understanding of the basics of the admission, review, dismissal (ARD) process.
The world of special education can be overwhelming for families. It is important to understand the essentials of an ARD committee meeting. As a parent/guardian, you are a very important member of this committee.
Accommodations and modifications are important tools for a child to successfully accomplish Individualized Education Programs (IEP) goals and objectives and participate actively with other students in classroom and school activities.
Least restrictive environment, or LRE as it is more commonly called, is one of several vital components in the development of a child’s IEP and plays a critical role, influencing where a child spends his or her time at school, how services are provided, and the relationships the child develops within the school and community. Indeed, LRE is a foundational element in building an appropriate IEP that can improve outcomes for a child—in school and in life.
During the school year, a parent or team member might decide that a student's IEP needs a slight adjustment that may not warrant a full team meeting. When changes are small or limited to a particular service, amending without waiting for a meeting can be a useful way to quickly enact the change.