If this is a concern for your child, ask that it be added to both the checklist and comments sections. An example might be the recommendation that the child needs a keyboarding device to take notes during class, because of physical limitations. In this section, you might include information about safety concerns, sensory issues, behavioral problems, etc. This page should be broad in scope, but at the same time, specific.
The next section addresses post-secondary transition to adulthood. Districts have the capacity to omit this entire section, if students are not at least 14 years of age. This is a very important section as your child prepares for college and work life. This is also the time that your child should become actively involved in his or her educational planning.
In the end, your IEP document should be adequately descriptive, dated, and include initializing by participating staff, in order to monitor progress. If you would like daily records of how your child behaved or performed at school, then consider requesting that a Daily Behavior Log be created and sent home each day from school. Remember to put this request in writing, in the IEP. Here are some sample hypothetical IEP goals for a 12 year-old student, named Ben, with difficulties with spelling and reading comprehension.
Ben reported that he has trouble reading out loud; however, his mother reported that Ben is an exceptional speed reader for silent reading. In addition, negatively stated questions and figurative language were sometimes difficult for Ben. These objectives may be achieved through the following strategies: story prediction, mapping, and connecting the information to personal experiences.
His organization was adequate with three well-developed paragraphs, and a logical sequence to the story. Ben scored in the low-average range on the Contextual Conventions subtest, and his spelling and punctuation were weak. Ben used capitalization appropriately, but he did not use punctuation when necessary. He demonstrated weaknesses in metal orthographic images remembering how words look and orthographic knowledge phonics.
The more measurable your objectives are, the easier it will be to track success. When you discuss evaluation, criteria, and schedule, make sure that these activities are agreed upon and that data recording mechanisms are developed and implemented.
There are two points to remember about this conversation. Tip: Districts are beginning to request that IEP goals directly work on all or any of the concerns that might be accommodated by adult assistance. In other words, requesting an adult to watch over a child who might escape from school is not enough. How you present learning issues and solutions to your son or daughter can provide the foundation for how they respond and cope over the long-term.
Leslie suggests:. Understanding the Evaluation and Learning Plan The EAP turned to internal expert Ellen Braaten to provide parents with a blueprint for the testing and learning plan processes associated with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. The process can be long and complex but if parents understand the system and options, they are in a better position to advocate for their children.
Once you have determined that your child has potential learning challenges, the next step is to get a good evaluation. This is a threshold requirement for requesting and receiving services and allows for:. All children are entitled to a free evaluation through the public school system in your city or town , even if your child attends private school.
Some families prefer an external evaluation. These evaluations are not free but sometimes insurance may cover them. Coverage may be dependent on how the problem is described. Learn more here.
Learning Plan, Services, and Accommodation The evaluation results will be used by the school to determine the appropriate learning plan. An IEP includes special education instruction, supports, and services for your child. If the school is unwilling to make the modifications you believe are necessary, you can engage assistance via:. This program should include:. Admission Form Choose Language.
Toggle navigation. Related links Special Programs. Dyslexia PTAA has implemented procedures for identifying and providing appropriate instructional services to students for dyslexia and related disorders.
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