Individualized Education Program
Individualized Education Program
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) (pronounced /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlaɪzd ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən prəˈɡræm/), also known as an Individual Education Plan, is a written document developed for each public school child who is eligible for special education. The IEP is created through a team effort and reviewed at least once a year.
Etymology
The term "Individualized Education Program" originates from the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, which was later renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1990. The act mandates that public schools create an IEP for every student with a disability to provide them with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
Components
An IEP includes information about the child's present levels of academic and functional performance, annual goals, services the child will receive, and much more. It also includes a statement of the special education and related services and supplementary aids and services to be provided to the child.
Related Terms
- Special education
- Education for All Handicapped Children Act
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Free Appropriate Public Education
See Also
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Learning disability
- Developmental disability
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Individualized Education Program
- Wikipedia's article - Individualized Education Program
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