Individualized education plans (IEPs) have the potential and responsibility of providing individuals with the highest level of learning opportunities. In this guide, discover the essential steps and vital understandings for team members to create student-centered IEPs. This book simplifies the IEP writing process and provides practical strategies and structures that can help general and special education teachers write compliant and effective IEPs for students.

K–12 teachers and special education teachers can use this book to:

Gain practical working knowledge of IEPs and why collaborative teams are needed to develop strong ones

Understand how to use a future-based approach to immediately improve their support of students

Ponder the landmark Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District case's ramifications on special education

Recognize how to meaningfully engage students' parents and guardians in the IEP process

Consider chapter-ending reflection questions as opportunities for discussion and action

Contents:
Introduction: Our Whys
Chapter 1: Why Collaborative IEPs Are Essential
Chapter 2: A Collaborative Approach
Chapter 3: Parents and Guardians as Partners in the IEP Process
Chapter 4: Writing the PLAAFP Statement
Chapter 5: Writing Goals
Chapter 6: Writing Goals—Data Considerations
Chapter 7: Understanding Accommodations and Modifications
Chapter 8: Determining Service Minutes and Placement
Chapter 9: Behavior, Assistive Tech, Transition, and Low Incidence
Epilogue
Appendix
References and Resources
Index