From our Inclusive Education Co-ordinator …What are IEP’s?

What are IEP’s?

“Students who require a modified curriculum or adjustments to the reporting of their achievement should have this information documented in an Individual Educational Plan (IEP), Individual Learning Plan (ILP), or differentiated learning plan.

An IEP is a personalised written plan that describes how classroom instruction is to be varied and the school curriculum is to be modified to ensure that the student will have equal opportunity to fulfil their potential within the classroom.

The plan may be developed by a team of people including you (the parent/guardian), the classroom teacher, support staff, and if appropriate, the student. Developing an IEP in a collaborative manner ensures that there is a shared understanding of the student’s strengths and difficulties as well as the specific aims and strategies of the document.

There are many different formats for an IEP, but ultimately, it should be clear and easily understood by everyone involved. An IEP is essentially an “Action Plan” and should include:

• Both long and short term goals with a clear timeline;
• Information about the specific equipment, programs or approach being used;
• Information regarding the assessment, reporting and reviewing of the identified outcomes;
• A statement about who will be taking responsibility for implementation and coordination of the IEP;
• The timing and frequency of reviews.” 

Visit Individual Education Plans (IEPs) explained – Parent’s Guide (uldforparents.com) to continue reading about IEP’s.

Should you have any queries about your child’s IEP or to discuss whether your child should have one, please contact Miss Allison Williams our Inclusive Education Coordinator.