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Individualized Education Program BAILEY K. ADAM EDUC 242 SUMMER I 2014

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1. Individualized Education Program BAILEY K. ADAM EDUC 242 SUMMER I 2014 2. What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)? http://youtu.be/FU3dGQWZzx8 A program that is specifically designed for a student that has been diagnosed with a disability and is eligible for special education services 3. Whats an IEP team? Whos involved? An IEP team is a group of professionals who help develop, implement, and maintain the students IEP *Principal (and/or assistant) Psychologist *Special Education Teacher Occupational Therapist *General Education Teacher Audiologist Speech Language Pathologist Parents 4. Why are IEPs needed? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that mandates that all students have equal access and opportunity to the curriculum. IEPs state all accommodations (and/or modifications) and related services that the student is to receive to better access the curriculum and learn Providing appropriate IEPs is a legal obligation that the education system has 5. Whats IDEA? As previously mentioned, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that requires that all students have equal access and opportunity to the curriculum Essentially, this law is why special education still exists Special education is to provide appropriate accommodations (and/or modifications) and related services to help the student learn and have equal and easier access to the curriculum