Learning About the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
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1 What is IEP?
An individualized Education Plan (IEP) is a program developed for students with identified disabilities to make sure students in secondary and elementary schools receive specialized education and instruction from relevant bodies, 
2 Why do we have IEP meetings?
The purpose of IEP is to review, develop and discuss students' IEP.
3 What happens in an IEP meeting?
After evaluation of the child and the decision is made that they are eligible for IEP, the parents will meet the school staff to develop an IEP suitable for the child's needs. Also, the team addresses the child's need
4 What can parents expect in an IEP meeting?
A parent can expect to meet different people, address the needs of a child, and evaluate what can be done depending on the personal performance of the child. Further, a parent can expect to brainstorm what can be done to find a good plan for the child.
5 What should a parent do to prepare for an IEP meeting?
For the preparation, a parent ought to understand that the program is about a child's well-being from a professional point of view and not what they want. This way, there will be less disagreement between the professional and the parent, which makes it easier to develop the best appropriate plan.
6 What are some things a parent should not do in an IEP meeting?
A parent should not withhold information about their child in a meeting. In addition, parents should not attend the meeting with a closed mind or hostile attitude toward being victimized. 
7 What if the parent and the school district disagree on what is essential for the child?
If a parent and school district disagrees, a parent can air out their discontentment with a positive attitude and explain why they disagree. Secondly, mediation can be done by the IEP team via a professional who has interacted with the child and presented their views.
8 What advice does Gary Mayerson give to parents for their first IEP meeting?
Gary advises parents going for their first meeting to be open-minded and understand that the program is for the child's best interest and not theirs. Sometimes the outcome might not be what they anticipated.
9 What are the rights of a parent of a child identified with a disability, and what are the child's rights?
A parent's right to be involved in a plan for their child's evaluation. In addition, when not satisfied with the assessment of the IEP team, parents have a right to conduct their evaluation or select an evaluator provided by the school district. Also, every child's right to receive an education in the best environment depends on their needs. 
10 If a parent is happy, do they have to have an IEP meeting every year?
The purpose of the IEP meeting is to discuss, evaluate and review a child's progress. Thus, whether a parent is happy or not, it is significant to attend the meeting to understand the child's progress.
How can a parent convince a school district to provide IEP services?
A parent can convince the school to conduct their evaluation if they can afford it. If they cannot afford it, they can request the s...