Project Prepare
by Sally E. Pisarchick, Phillip Safford, Judith Stahlman,
Diane Wells, Denise Byo, Jeannie Defazio, Jan Smith and Joyce Davies

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Letter of Support
• Acknowledgements
• Module Development Teams
• Ohio SERRCs
• Project Prepare General Introduction
• Multi-Stage Process of Development and Review
• Module Introduction
  • Acknowledgements
  • Abstract
  • Overview
  • Goals
  • Matrices of Goals and Objectives
  • Glossary
  • References
• Leaders Planning Guide and Evaluation Form
  • Leader Planning Guide
  • Leader Evaluation Form
  • Participant Evaluation Form
  • Pre/Post Training Assessment (General)
  • Pre/Post Training Assessment (Staff)
  • Pre/Post Training Assessment (Administrator)
• GENERALAudience Training Materials
  • Goals: Goal 1, Goal 2, Goal 3, Goal 4, Goal 5
• STAFFAudience Training Materials
  • Goals: Goal 1, Goal 2, Goal 3, Goal 4, Goal 5
• ADMINISTRATORAudience Training Materials
  • Goals: Goal 1, Goal 2, Goal 3, Goal 4, Goal 5
• Reproduction Rights
• References

ABSTRACT

The IEP module has been developed to assist in the training of general, staff, and administrative audiences. Terms are defined and the process of developing an IEP for young children with disabilities is explained, together with the range of services that might be considered. A basic principle underlying this training is the concept that schooling for young children must be developmentally appropriate, whether the child has a disability or is typically developing. Suggestions for resources, readings, and leader notes are provided, as well as a bibliography.

OVERVIEW

This module is designed to provide families, educators, and administrators with fundamental information that will assist in the development of an educational plan that is appropriate to the individual needs of the young child with disabilities. The enabling activities are designed to build a knowledge base of developmentally appropriate practices, as well as to demonstrate skills necessary to write an appropriate IEP.

Key considerations in IEP development include: being responsive to the child's primary needs; ensuring continuity of services; minimizing disruption to the child's educational program; and fulfilling the legal requirements of I.D.E.A.

GOALS

The goals for this module are as follows:

1. State the definition and understand the purpose of an IEP.
2. Understand state and federal regulations in regard to the IEP.
3. Recognize that the IEP is one component of a comprehensive service delivery system.
4. Recognize the importance of an integrated IEP.
5. Understand various IEP formats appropriate for young children with disabilities.

AUDIENCES

GOAL #2
Understand state and federal regulations in regard to the IEP.

AUDIENCES

GOAL #3
Recognize that the IEP is one component of a comprehensive service delivery system.

AUDIENCES

GOAL #4
Recognize the importance of an integrated IEP.

AUDIENCES

GOAL #5
Understand various IEP formats appropriate for young children with disabilities.

AUDIENCES

REFERENCES

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Assessing programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities. (1990). A Parent's Guide. Washington, DC: The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Handicaps.

Burley, M., Frasca, E. L., Schoenberger, F., Parks, S., & Siens, J. A. (1989). Family ties. Worthington, OH: Ohio Coalition for the Education of Handicapped Children.

Campbell, P. H. (1989). Individual family service plans: Process and format. Tallmadge, OH: Family Child Learning Center.

Campbell, P. H. (1989). Integrating motion activities, developing goals. Tallmadge, OH: Family Child Learning Center.

Clarification of P.L. 94-142 for the classroom teacher. (1978).Philadelphia, PA: Research for Better Schools Inc.

Deiner, P. L. Resources for teaching children with special needs. New York: Harcourt, Brace & Jovanovich.

Frosche, M. et al. (1984). Including all of us. New York: Educational Equity Concepts, Inc.

Gathering family information: Procedures, products, and precautions. (1990). Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 10(1). (Entire volume).

History of Special Education in Ohio 1803-1985. Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Education.

Hohmann, M., Banet, B., & Weikart, D. P. (1978). A developmental approach for preschool children with special needs. Young Children in Action. Ypsilanti, MI: High/Scope Press.

Hunt, P. (1982).IEP Evaluation Instrument. San Francisco: San Francisco State University.

IEP, Identification, evaluation, placement program, program review, conference, appeal. (1990).Columbus, OH: Central Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center, Model Regional Resource Center Project.

IEP Resource Guide. (1991).Columbus, OH: Central Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center.

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Lowenthal, B. (1979, Nov.). IEP purposes and implications. Young Children, 104-107.

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Ohio Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood. (1991). Rules Implementation Monographs. Ohio Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Education.

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