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An Individualized Education Program (IEP)<\/strong> is a written plan developed for students who qualify for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)<\/strong>. The IEP outlines a student’s current performance, specific instructional needs, and the specialized services they will receive. It also includes measurable annual goals<\/strong> and, when appropriate, short-term objectives<\/strong> to help guide the student’s educational progress.<\/p>\n The IEP is created through a collaborative process involving educators, parents or guardians, and other relevant professionals, ensuring the plan is tailored to the child’s unique strengths and challenges.<\/p>\n To receive special education services, a student must be evaluated and found to have a disability that falls under one of the 13 categories defined by IDEA<\/strong>. Additionally, the disability must adversely affect the student’s educational performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The qualifying disability categories are:<\/p>\n Autism<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Intellectual Disability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Communication Impairment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Emotional Regulation Impairment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Multiple Disabilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Deaf-Blindness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Orthopedic Impairment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Other Health Impairment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Preschool Child with a Disability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Social Maladjustment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Specific Learning Disability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Traumatic Brain Injury<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Visual Impairment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n These services and supports are designed to help each student reach their full potential and succeed in the least restrictive learning environment possible.<\/p>\nHow Are Special Education Services Determined?<\/h3>\n
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