What is an IEP?

IEP is an acronym that stands for Individualized Education Program.

An Individualized Education Program is a written document outlining educational services given to students ages 3-22 found to have a qualifying disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

An IEP should contain:

• The student’s individual identifying information, including birth date and disability category

• Information about the student’s current abilities in all educational categories they receive services.

• Goals for the student work to toward for the year that the IEP is active.

• Specific amounts of time and general locations for services to be rendered to student. This includes listing a percentage of time student spends in the general education space and in special education spaces.

• Specific information about accommodations that the student needs in their educational environment and for standardized testing.

• A record of all of the people who participated in the creation of the IEP.

• IEP’s should be updated at least annually, but parents can request a meeting any time they feel it is necessary.

• A date for the IEP meeting and when services should start and end.