- required to be updated thrice per year, at report card time; must be created within 30 days of student�s identification as exceptional
- our Peel Board has the IEP Engine: the required software for IEP creation
- the IEP Engine completely satisfies Provincial requirements: when it�s done, IEP�s done
- Lists: Reason for IEP; Personal information; Most recent IEP; Exceptionality; Placement; Relevant assessment data
- the IEP is officially reviewed once per year at IPRC
- recommendations come from Statement of Needs, as is outlined by IPRC
- can provide for Accommodations in teaching or assessment (see p.29 of the Ministry�s resource guide, The Individual Education Plan for examples of accommodations)
- can provide for Modifications of expectations, to a suitable grade-level for the student
- can provide for Alternatives: non-credit Secondary School courses
- written & reviewed as a joint effort between student�s core teacher and the ISSP teacher
- See page 44 of the Ministry�s resource guide, The Individual Education Plan for outline of classroom teacher�s responsibilities
- part of the IEP; written and reviewed at the same time as the IEP
- expected to be a detailed and coordinated plan to provide for transitions from school; into post-secondary school, into work, or into community living
- can begin at Grade 7, but are required for all students on an IEP who are 14 yrs of age or older (unless solely identified as gifted)
- See p.29 of the Ministry�s resource guide, The Individual Education Plan for examples of accommodations)
- Three requirements / components
- goals for further schooling, work, and/or community living
- actions required to meet goals, clearly defined
- parties responsible for these actions, and timelines
- all goals and strategies should be consistent with student�s areas of strength and need
- also co-ordinated with AEP
- may include planning for access to support services, assistive equipment, work placements, financial support, self-advocacy, or employability skills
- see www.edu.gov.on.ca for the document, Transition Planning; A Resource Guide, 2002
Special Education at Mountain Ash Middle School