IEP

I know that IEP stands for an individual education plan but I was interested on how one was obtained and what that meant exactly. As I researched an IEP I came upon a detailed manual that was put together. I found out that a student is referred to an evaluation team to see if they need an IEP. Within ten days a team made up of qualified personnel by the state review the referral. If the referral is denied the parent can try to change that or they are referred to a TST or 504 process. If the referral is accepted they decide they type of evaluations to perform and get parents consent. Then they request to evaluate within 15 days. Then after 45 days the evaluation is completed and a report is written. If the parent does not agree prior to this a 504 is suggested. Then after 15 days an IEP meeting is scheduled. They share the evaluation report with the IEP team and a notice is sent to the parents. Then a meeting is held to create IEP. Each IEP lasts 12 months and then is re-evaluated. An IEP is very helpful for students who need them in order to learn effectively.