IEP is an acronym for Individualized Education Program. Each student that qualifies for Special Education services is required to have a specialized educational plan that addresses the unique pattern of strengths and weaknesses. IEP’s consist of a student performance summary, in which each of the student’s teachers will identify strengths and weaknesses that affect their performance in each class. Another component is the measurable annual goals that are designed to address t

Special Education is a federal mandate. A groundbreaking piece of legislation, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has mandated that public schools provide specialized educational services for students with Intellectual Disabilities. The letter of the law promises two very important aspects of special education. 1) Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE): Definition: Essentially, this aspect of the law stipulates that a student's Individualized Educati