Navigating the landscape of special education can be a challenge for families and educators alike. At the heart of this process is the Individualized Education Program (IEP), a crucial document designed to ensure that students with disabilities receive tailored educational support. This foundational piece outlines a comprehensive plan that caters to the unique needs of a student, including academic and behavioral goals, and the services required to achieve these objectives. From detailing student demographics to setting forth a vision for the student's future, including employment, community participation, and post-secondary training, the IEP covers extensive ground. The form delves into the student's primary and secondary exceptionalities, pinpointing areas that need attention such as math, reading, written language, and behavior, among others. It also encompasses the student's strengths, concerns, and the collective vision of the parents, teachers, and the student for the future. Moreover, the IEP sets the stage for transition services that are critical as the student nears adulthood, outlining a course of study and addressing the transition to life after high school. Through this detailed plan, all stakeholders are offered a roadmap to support the student's educational journey and overall well-being.
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Form Name | Iep Form |
Form Length | 21 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 5 min 15 sec |
Other names | iep pdffiller form, iep form picture, sample iep form filled out, how to fill in the iep form |
INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP)
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Most Recent Evaluation Report Date: Next Evaluation Report Date:
IEP Purpose:___________________________________ Next Annual IEP Date: _____________
Based on assessment and evaluation information:
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STUDENT PROFILE
What do the parent and student envision as the student’s future?
Employment:
Community Participation:
Recreation & Leisure:
Daily/Independent Living:
Student/Family Vision Statement: ________________________________________________
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STUDENT PROFILE (continued)
Note: When completing this section the IEP team must consider and describe the following: the student’s strengths and concerns as identified by the parent, student, teachers, related service staff, and other team members; results from district and statewide assessments; results from initial and most recent
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(input from the general and special education teachers)
Recreation & Leisure:
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Participation:
Home/
Independent Living:
Jobs and
Job Training:
Training or Learning:
Other Areas:
(health considerations, communications, motor, emotional or behavioral, assistive devices needs, attendance)
TRANSITION SERVICES
Course of Study (Required beginning by age 14, or sooner if appropriate)
School Year Year
Courses Selected for High School Program
Yr. 1
Yr. 2
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Ages
The student’s planned program of study meets the requirements for
Standard Pathway Career Readiness Pathway Ability Pathway
For the Career Readiness Pathway:
Explain why the Standard Pathway was rejected:
Note: The team is responsible for documenting progress on all five Career Readiness Standards on the IEP goals/objectives pages.
For the Ability Pathway:
Explain why the Standard and Career Readiness Pathways were rejected:
For all Pathways:
Projected date of graduation:
Is the student on target with graduation requirements? YES NO
If NO, what are the concerns (credits, NMHSCE, attendance or behavior concerns) and how will they be addressed?
For a Certificate, the IEP Team must agree:
The student’s program and instruction have been appropriate
The student has maintained realistic efforts to meet IEP goals
The student has successfully completed four or more years of high school
The student can participate equitably in all graduation activities
The student has a
Projected date of graduation for the student:
TRANSITION SERVICES/INTERAGENCY LINKAGE
Needed to Accomplish Desired
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Employment or
Options:
Independent
Living:
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Assessment:
Will the student need involvement from any outside agency in order to make a successful transition? YES NO If NO, explain: _________________________________________
PRESENT LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE
Educational and/or Behavioral
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Present Level of Performance: _____________________________________________________
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ANNUAL GOALS AND
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Reference from New Mexico’s Standards for Excellence: __________________________________
ANNUAL GOAL: (include timeframe, conditions, behavior, criteria for mastery) Date Initiated ____________
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OBJECTIVE or BENCHMARK : _____________________________________________
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Criteria for Mastery: _______________________________________________________________
Anticipated Date of Mastery: ___________ Position/Agency Responsible:____________________
Methods of Measurement: __________________________________________________________
Progress Documentation (Note date and progress for each progress period) __________________________
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OBJECTIVE or BENCHMARK : _____________________________________________
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Criteria for Mastery: _______________________________________________________________
Anticipated Date of Mastery: ___________ Position/Agency Responsible:____________________
Methods of Measurement: __________________________________________________________
Progress Documentation (Note date and progress for each progress period) __________________________
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OBJECTIVE or BENCHMARK : _____________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________ if Transition Activity
Criteria for Mastery: _______________________________________________________________
Anticipated Date of Mastery: ___________ Position/Agency Responsible:____________________
Methods of Measurement: __________________________________________________________
Progress Documentation (Note date and progress for each progress period) __________________________
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OBJECTIVE or BENCHMARK : _____________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________ if Transition Activity
Criteria for Mastery: _______________________________________________________________
Anticipated Date of Mastery: ___________ Position/Agency Responsible:____________________
Methods of Measurement: __________________________________________________________
Progress Documentation (Note date and progress for each progress period) __________________________
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OBJECTIVE or BENCHMARK : _____________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________ if Transition Activity
Criteria for Mastery: _______________________________________________________________
Anticipated Date of Mastery: ___________ Position/Agency Responsible:____________________
Methods of Measurement: __________________________________________________________
Progress Documentation (Note date and progress for each progress period) __________________________
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CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL FACTORS
Is the student visually impaired (including blindness)? YES NO
If YES, is: Instruction in Braille needed Use of Braille needed
Does the student have special oral and/or written communication needs? YES NO
If YES, describe the needs and services to be provided: __________________________________
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Is the student deaf or hard of hearing? YES NO
If YES, describe the needs and services to be provided:___________________________________
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Does the student have limited English proficiency? YES NO
If YES, describe the relationship of language needs to the IEP: ____________________________
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Does the student have assistive technology needs? YES NO
If YES, describe devices and/or services required: ______________________________________
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Does the student exhibit behaviors that impede his or her learning or that of others? YES NO If YES, the IEP team must consider the following questions, then decide which discipline method is most appropriate for the student.
1.What positive behavior interventions, accommodations, and/or annual goals with
2.Does a Functional Behavioral Assessment need to be conducted?
3.Does the student need a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)?
DISCIPLINE
Which of the following discipline provisions is most appropriate for this student? The student will follow the
The student requires the modifications described in this IEP under ANNUAL GOALS and/or
INSTRUCTIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS.
The student requires a Behavioral Intervention Plan. (Attach BIP to this IEP).
MEDICAL/SIGNIFICANT HEALTH INFORMATION
Medication:_____________________________________________________________________
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Significant Health Information: ___________________________________________________
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Does the student require an individualized health plan or school health services as a related service? YES NO If YES, attach the plan to the IEP and/or indicate on the Schedule of Services.
Physical Education: Regular Regular, with accommodations Adapted
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Mobility: Does the student require assistance to move in and around the school? YES NO
If YES, describe:________________________________________________________________
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Transportation: Does the student require transportation as a related service? YES NO
If YES, what accommodations and supports are required for the student to be transported with
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If the student’s transportation needs are extensive and he/she cannot be transported with non- disabled peers, explain why and identify the required accommodations and supports:__________
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LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT
Impact Statement:
How does the impairment/exceptionality impact the student’s ability to be involved in and progress in the general curriculum without supports and services from special education? Use information provided by all IEP team members to describe how the student’s impairment/exceptionality impacts his or her ability to be involved in and progress in the general curriculum:
Can the student be served 100% in regular classrooms, with supports? YES NO
If YES, describe the support needed on the SCHEDULE OF SERVICES.
If NO, explain why:
Can the student be served in some combination of regular classroom(s) and segregated classrooms?
YES NO If YES, describe the placement on the SCHEDULE OF SERVICES.
If NO, explain why:
Can the student be served in
If YES, describe the placement on the SCHEDULE OF SERVICES. If the placement is not in the
neighborhood school, explain why and identify the neighborhood school:
If NO, explain why:
The student can only be served in an
Describe the placement:
Explain the reasons:
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EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY)
Does the student exhibit severe or substantial regression that cannot be recouped within a reasonable time period in one or more of the critical areas addressed in the goals and objectives?
YES NO If YES, documentation must be attached to the ESY ADDENDUM.
PARTICIPATION IN MANDATED DISTRICT AND STATE TESTING
Standardized AdministrationNo Accommodations
Standardized AdministrationCategory 1 Accommodations Specify: _________________________
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Alternate AssessmentAttach ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT ADDENDUM/ supporting documents.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
If this IEP bridges parts of two school years, please complete this page twice, separating the services to be delivered in each school year.
Activities with students |
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Supports for School Personnel
How Often
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Locaation
*If service is delivered on a basis other than weekly, identify the service and the service
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Are there any possible adverse effects/safety issues related to this placement? |
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LEVEL OF SERVICE
Instructional Strategies: ___________________
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SETTING
Other:__________________________________
a = Total number of hours per week in segregated location
b = Total number of hours in a typical week (excluding, lunch and recess) ____________________
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Environment:____________________________
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Assignments/Homework: __________________
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IEP PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION
Inform parents of their child’s progress toward annual goals in the IEP and the extent to which that progress is sufficient to enable the child to achieve the goals by the end of the year. Progress must be reported at least as often as progress is reported to parents of
How will the child’s parents be regularly informed of progress toward annual goals?
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MEETING PARTICIPANTS
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Parent/Guardian
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LEA Representative
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Qualified evaluator of test results, if appropriate
PARENT RIGHTS
I have had the opportunity to participate in the development of this Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the recommended placement and services for my child. The information was presented in an understandable manner. I have received a copy of “Parent and Child Rights in Special Education.”
(Parent Initials) ____________________
AGE OF MAJORITY
will reach the age of majority (18 in New Mexico) on (date)
The student and parent/guardian were informed on (date) _____________of the student’s rights upon
reaching the age of majority.
CASE MANAGER/IEP TEAM COORDINATOR
_______________________________________________is responsible for ensuring that everyone involved
in implementing this IEP has access to necessary information and is informed of his/her specific responsibilities for providing the accommodations/modifications the student requires to benefit from his/her educational program.
PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTIONS
Federal and State Legislation require that the public agency provide the parent/guardian with notification a reasonable amount of time before actions occur that would initiate or change the identification, the evaluation, the educational placement, or the provision of a free appropriate public education for this student. If the student is under 18 the parent/guardian is provided a copy of this notice. If the student is 18 years of age or over and does not have a legal guardian, it is his/her right to accept or refuse these proposed actions.
An IEP meeting was held on _____________________ to discuss special education services for this student.
The following data were reviewed:
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At this IEP meeting, the following proposals and/or options were suggested by the public agency and/or the parent(s)/guardian(s).
All Items Proposed |
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Accept Reject (√)Reason for Acceptance or Rejection (√)
PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTIONS (continued)
All Items Proposed |
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Accept Reject (√)Reason for Acceptance or Rejection (√)
lTo the Parent/Guardian:s
This IEP contains a proposal for:
Initial Evaluation |
Initial Delivery of Services |
The above
to proceed with the action(s) indicated? Yes No
(Parent Signature)
Have you received a copy of and understand your parent rights? Yes No If you did not receive a copy of your procedural safeguards, contact the following person in your school district:
Name:Phone:
If you do not understand the content of this IEP and/or Prior Written Notice, or if you disagree with the proposed IEP recommendations, please contact
Name:Phone:
For assistance in understanding your procedural safeguards/due process rights, you may contact:
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Fax:
If required, the content of this notice was translated in the parents’/student’s primary language or mode of communication on (date) _______________ by (name) _________________________________ using
(method: written, oral, sign language, etc.) __________________________________________________.