Analysis of an IEP: Opportunities Offered to Children with Disability
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An IEP is an Individualized Educational Program that assists students with special needs plan a holistic program in their local public school district. The program aims to meet the child’s unique needs as well as keep them at par with their peers. The purpose of an IEP is to guarantee that children with disabilities access free public education that focuses on special segments and services that prepares them for further education, future employment, and independence.
Statements presenting the child s academic achievements
- How the disability affects the child from ordinary curriculum activity
Measurable child’s goals in an annual basis
- Childs results and report card
Alternative assessment for children with different or additional assessment tools
- Describe their past achievements and uniqueness of assessment
Describe child’s progress toward annual goals.
- The process of how they are achieved
Statement of the IEP’s special aids and services
- The modifications or assistance personnel provided for the child
If they interact with nondisabled children
- How they interact. Extracurricular or non-academic activity
Accommodations given
Assessments taken
- If state or district wide alternative assessment
Beginning date of services, modifications, duration, and frequency.
Appropriate IEP team and thereafter transition options
- The age transition assessment considering employment, tertiary education, employment, and living skills
Example of IEP
Relevant assessment data
Strength and weaknesses
Subjects of courses of alternative areas of the IEP
Report card format
- Provincial
Accommodation for learning
Human resource
Long-term goal
The student wishes to complete the high school education and pursuing a degree in sociology and psychology in a leading university.
Principles signature date
Parents/ guardian signature date
Students signature (if 16 and above) date
