What does iep stand for in special education?

For kids to receive special education services, they need an IEP—an Individualized Education Program. If your child has been evaluated, the process of getting one has already begun. But there’s still a lot to learn about how the process works and what your role will be. This guide is designed to help you through every step of your IEP journey. read more

Individualized Education Program (IEP) The annually written record of an eligible individual’s special education and related services, describing the unique educational needs of the student and the manner in which those educational needs will be met. read more

Before an IEP can be written, your child must be eligible for special education. By federal law, a multidisciplinary team must determine that (1) she’s a child with a disability and (2) she requires special education and related services to benefit from the general education program. read more

The IEP, Individualized Education Program, is a written document that’s developed for each public school child who is eligible for special education. The IEP is created through a team effort and reviewed at least once a year. Before an IEP can be written, your child must be eligible for special education. read more

Understanding the IEP Process The process of getting an IEP for your child can be confusing. It’s important to know what happens—and when. The first step is having an evaluation for special education. Then the school must decide whether your child qualifies for services and supports. read more