IEP Toolkit - Down Syndrome Connections Northwest
The toolkit is structured very much like your child’s potential IEP. To help you prepare for your child’s IEP in a purposeful way, important sections of the IEP will be discussed and you will learn helpful ways to prepare for each section. Examples of weak and strong IEP components will also be provided. Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to write down specific information to be included within the various sections of your child’s IEP. Your completed toolkit can then be used to guide you as you engage in your child’s IEP meeting, increasing your knowledge, preparedness, and confidence.
Types of Accomodations to Include in an IEP - National Center for Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities (LD) often need accommodations in order to complete the same assignments as other students. Accommodations do not alter the content of assignments, give students an unfair advantage, or change what a test measures. They do make it possible for students with LD to show what they know without being impeded by their disability.Once your child has been formally identified with a learning disability, you may request accommodations for your child’s specific needs. If your child is eligible for an IEP, the IEP team must decide which accommodations are appropriate and include them in the student’s IEP.
This is a list of possible, but not exhaustive, accomodations that can be made.
How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting - FindLaw.com
Individualized Education Program meetings, or IEP meetings, are a requirement under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). IDEA requires the disabled child's school representatives to hold meetings with the child's parent(s) to discuss the child's changing needs and develop an educational plan reflecting the child's needs and goals. These IEPs must contain details of your child's specialized educational accommodations, including things like extra time on tests, oral administration of exams and assignments, a seat in the front row of the class, an accompanied special education teacher, or anything within the school district's ability that will better aid your child's education.Follow these tips to help you prepare for and feel more confident going into your child's annual IEP meetings.
