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IEP DevelopmentAn Individual Education Program (IEP) is a written document that is developed within an Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) meeting. The IEP document targets goals and objectives/benchmarks and provides information regarding specially designed instructional techniques that may be appropriate to assist the student in achieving the outlined goals and objectives/benchmarks. After determining targeted goals and objectives/benchmarks, the ARC will determine what types of specially designed instruction and related services may be needed for IEP implementation. It is important to note that services are determined by the ARC members, not by any individual committee member. Decisions regarding instructional techniques and related services are recorded on the final IEP document. The ARC chairperson will take steps to ensure that all members of the ARC meeting have an opportunity for input before finalizing the IEP. In addition to receiving specially designed instruction, many students may require related services in order to progress toward the IEP goals and objectives/benchmarks. Related services may include, but are not limited to, speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and assistive technology. When questions or concerns arise during the school year, parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher to discuss these issues. Both parents and educators may request to reconvene the ARC at anytime throughout the school year to discuss IEP modifications or placement that may be necessary to ensure that the student progresses appropriately. Changes in service provisions and placement are made through the ARC process, when there is documentation to support the change. |