Iep public school: Guide to the Individualized Education Program

IEP Development and Resources

The cornerstone of the IDEA is the entitlement of each eligible child with a disability to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet the child’s unique needs and that prepare the child for further education, employment, and independent living. 20 U.S.C. §1400(d)(1)(A). Under the IDEA, the primary vehicle for providing FAPE is through an appropriately developed IEP that is based on the individual needs of the child.

An IEP must take into account a child’s present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, and the impact of that child’s disability on his or her involvement and progress in the general education curriculum. IEP goals must be aligned with grade-level content standards for all children with disabilities. The child’s IEP must be developed, reviewed, and revised in accordance with the requirements outlined in the IDEA in 34 CFR 300.320 through §300. 324.

• Model IEP Template – August 2022
• Model Speech-Only IEP Template – August 2022
• Interactive Decision Making Teams Guide – August 2022
• Comprehensive Student Support Plan (printable)
• New Jersey Communication Plan for Students that are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind (Form Fillable)

Use of the model forms is not required; however, providing the requested information will assist in expediting your request.

Annotated Sample Written Notice

Invitation to a Meeting:

• Identification/Evaluation Planning Meeting
• Invitation to a Meeting – Request for Excusal of Required CST Member
        Area being discussed
        Area not being Discussed
• Student Invitation to an IEP Meeting – Transition Planning
       Turning Age 14
       Turning Age 16
• Consent to Invite Agency Representative(s)
       Student
       Parent
• Consent to Invite an Early Intervention Service Coordinator to an Initial IEP Meeting
• Disciplinary Action

Notices Following a Meeting:

• Initial Identification/Evaluation Planning
        Evaluation
        No Evaluation
• Initial Eligibility
        Eligible
        Not Eligible
• IEP Review
• Reevaluation Planning
        Assessment(s) will be conducted
        No assessment will be conducted
• Re-determination of Eligibility
        Eligible
        Not Eligible
• Disciplinary Action
        Interim Alternative Education Setting
        Manifestation Determination

Additional Forms and Notices:

• Manifestation Determination
• Request to Amend an IEP without a Meeting
• Triennial Reevaluation Cover Letter and Waiver
• Notice of Transfer of Rights
        Parent Version
        Student Version
• Summary of Performance
• Notice of Graduation
• Parental Revocation of Consent
        Meeting – Notice of Revocation of Consent
        No Meeting – Notice of Revocation of Consent

Other Forms and Documentation

• Private Schools for the Disabled Tuition Contract
• Special Education Tuition Contract Agreement
• Initial Uniform Application Process
  • Memo to School Districts
  • Sample Letter
  • NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities Fact Sheet
  • Developmentally Disabled Uniform Application Act
  • Initial Uniform Application
• Sample Service Plans for Eligible Students Parentally Placed in Nonpublic Schools
  • Memo to school districts and service providers from the Offices of Special Education and Program Support Services 
  • Request For IDEA Services – Non-Annotated
  • Service Plan Components
• SEMI Forms for Parents and Annual Consent

Development of the Transition Components in IEPs

• Preparing for Successful Transition Planning (see Toolkit Topic 6 above)
• Sample Activities/Strategies for Statements of Transition Services (pdf)
• Sample Postsecondary Goals 

The information and resources relates to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) from the U. S. Department of Education (Department) and other Federal agencies. These resources also include technical assistance centers funded by the Department and other Federal agencies. The New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Special Education did not contibute to to development of these resources.

USED Guidance and Resources

• Return to School Roadmap: Development and Implementation of Individualized Education Programs (Sept. 30, 2021)

Federally Funded Technical Assistance Centers’ Resources

• OSEP Symposia Series
  • High Expectations and Appropriate Supports: The Importance of IEPs
  • Increasing Capacity for Developing High-Quality IEPs/IFSPs
• Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
  • Individualized Education Program

IDEA 2004 Reauthorization Resources

• Question-and-Answer Documents
  • Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Evaluations and Reevaluations: Word | PDF

OSE Toolkit Resource Documents

• Decision Making throughout the IEP Process
• Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Decision Making Guide
• Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Model IEP Form
• Performance Area Checklist for Parents
• Present Levels (PLAAFP) Checklist
• Rationale for Removal from General Education Resource Guide
• Resources for Addressing Student Needs in General Education Settings
• Resource Tool for Considering Assistive Technology (RTCAT)
• Selection of Supports in General Education Classrooms: Guiding Questions
• Transition Planning for Students in a Separate Setting

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• An IEP (or Individualized Education Plan) is a term used to describe the official documentation of special education services that will be provided to your child as well as the meeting where the services are determined.   It is a legal document identifying the district “offer” of services.  Below are key details to help you better understand the IEP.

   

  The IEP is:

  • A meeting where parents, students when appropriate, and school personnel jointly make decisions about an educational program for a student with a disability.
  • A document that is a written record of the decisions reached at the meeting for a student who will receive special education and related services.
  • A management tool used to implement the IEP.

   

  The IEP has a number of purposes and functions:

  • The IEP meeting serves as a communication tool between parents and educators and enables them, as equal participants, to jointly decide what the student’s needs are, what services will be provided to meet those needs, and what the anticipated outcomes may be.
  • The IEP process provides an opportunity for resolving any differences between the parents and the school concerning the special education needs of a student with a disability – first, through the IEP meeting, and second, if necessary, through the procedural protections that are available to parents.
  • The IEP sets forth in writing a commitment to provide services and resources necessary to enable a student with a disability to receive needed special education services.

   

  The IEP is not:

  • The IEP is not a daily lesson plan, but it does cover an entire year (365 days).
  • The IEP is not an evaluation report.  An evaluation report describes your child’s strengths and needs.  The information from an evaluation report is used to help write the IEP.
  • The IEP is not a contract. It does describe things you and the school have agreed to do for your child.
  • The IEP is not a comprehensive curriculum.  It related to special considerations within your child’s overall education.
  • The IEP is not timeless.  As your child grows and changes, the IEP will need to reflect these developments.  

Private or public school – what is better to choose for a child

We will look into this issue and describe all the minuses, pluses and differences of each type of school.

Should I send my child to a private school? Many parents have probably asked themselves this question. It is impossible to answer this question unambiguously, because everything depends on many factors, pluses and minuses of both types of schools. Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of private and public schools. And you will only need to analyze all this and draw your own conclusions which is better.

So, let’s start with the state ones.

Public schools: benefits

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• Free education . The compulsory program is taught completely free of charge. If they require a day from you, you can contact law enforcement agencies.
• Close to home . In general education schools, children are distributed according to their place of residence, therefore, as a rule, children go to schools that are a few minutes walk from home or 2-3 stops by transport.

Disadvantages

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• Many students in class . Because of this, the child may sit far from the teacher and not always fully absorb the material. Also, there is a greater likelihood of any conflicts, since there are many children and everyone has their own character, manners, habits. Perhaps some children will be from dysfunctional families, and children learn everything from adults and, first of all, from their parents.
• No individual approach . During the lessons it is simply impossible to devote enough time to each of the 20-30 students in the class. Therefore, whoever grasps the material on the fly is lucky. And if something is not clear, then the student may not wait for an answer.
• All accessories separately . If a child wants to do something interesting besides studying in a compulsory program: dancing, sports, going to various circles, then most likely they will have to visit other institutions, not at school. And for some money.

How are the private schools?

In private schools, everything is completely different: pluses

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• Individual approach . The child will be given as much time and attention of the teacher as he needs to learn the material.
• Professional teachers . In such educational institutions, special attention is paid to the selection of teachers. After all, not only what children learn, but also the reputation of the school depends on them, and this means a lot.
• Small classes . There are no more than 15 people in the classes. This also motivates the child to study more diligently. A small number contributes to a more individual approach.
• Opportunity to attend additional classes within the school . You can go in for sports, sculpt from plasticine, draw, dance and practice acting skills, here you can without leaving the school. All in one place. This is not the case everywhere, but in most of these institutions.

Disadvantages

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• Paid education . Parents should realistically assess financial opportunities, since education is quite expensive. But here you need to understand how high a level of development a child can get in a private school.
• Location . There are few private schools, so it is likely that such a school will be far from your home. But, on the other hand, if you are by car, then taking the child and picking it up at the end of the day most likely will not be a problem.
• Not all children can be accepted . Certain requirements are imposed on the child and parents when enrolling in such a school. Therefore, even if you have enough funds to pay for the education, this is not a guarantee of admission.

Now you see all the pros and cons of both types of schools and you can draw your own conclusions and decide where to send your children.

In addition to the advantages of private schools described above, in the Mandarin educational space, children go for walks in the fresh air in a picturesque place. Here the child can be left for the whole day: from 8:00 to 20:00, 5 meals a day and any additional classes are included in the price. For more details, see the Learning at School section.

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Everything about alternative education

What is it and what types are there.

How to prepare a child for school?

We will look into this issue and describe all the nuances and suggest what needs to be done.

Private school or public school: what to choose, which is better, what is different

In the modern world, the value and demand for quality education is growing every year, so more and more parents begin to think about choosing a school for their child long before the future first grader enters. It is necessary to think over all the pros and cons of the educational institution. Indeed, the school stage is one of the main stages in the formation of the personality and development of each person, and therefore his success in the future. Do not rush into this important decision.

Which type of school do parents trust more – public or private education? Here is the main question they face. Of course, there is no simple and unambiguous answer to it, since each option has its own advantages and disadvantages, which we will discuss today in our article.

How are private schools different from public schools?

Recently, parents tend to choose private education, the main feature of which is the possibility of implementing an individual approach to each child. In the British International School, only 7-15 children study in a class, which makes it possible to devote enough attention and time to each child, while the state school is not able to provide such an approach due to the significant congestion of the classes.

Moreover, at the stage of admission, future students must pass a mandatory test and interview. Based on the results of these entrance tests, teachers and psychologists evaluate not only the personal development of each child, but also determine the conditions for his future development, the characteristics of physical and psychological maturation, his interests and inclinations. For more information about admission to the school, you can find out by going to our official website https://bismoscow.com/ru/company/

Monitoring at an early stage at the British International School allows you to choose the right approach, taking into account the individual, which in the future will help reduce the level of stress that a child may experience during training. Taking into account the level of preparation, parents understand whether their child is ready to study in this particular educational institution.

If you are worried that your child needs a preschool course of study, then BIS offers several programs for preschool development at the international and Russian departments of the school. For example, for applicants to an international educational program for children aged 3-4, there is an opportunity to study at the Foundation Stage, which helps them speed up the process of adaptation at school.

In private schools, much attention is paid to ensuring comfortable conditions within the walls of the educational institution. Also, children are provided with full and varied nutrition, and qualified doctors and security guards help to create a safe environment for children of any age.

Another important plus is the organization of extracurricular activities, various trips, including to the countries of the language being studied.

But what can be in common between public and private schools?

The key similarity of schools is that both types of educational institutions have state accreditation and issue state-recognized certificates upon graduation. Senior students also take the Unified State Examination and study according to federal standards at the Russian branch of the BISU.

However, unlike a state institution, a private school has the opportunity to include international programs in its work, to obtain international quality licenses. If parents are considering the possibility of getting higher education abroad, a huge plus of the British International School is the availability of A-Level or International Baccalaureate programs, recognized by world educational standards. Their results are recognized not only in Great Britain, but also in all countries of the world as entrance exams to many higher educational institutions.

BMS is internationally recognized and accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and is one of two schools in Moscow with this accreditation.

Thus, private education is the most modern and high-quality educational programs, selected specifically for the needs of each student. While in public schools the classrooms are often overcrowded with a general shortage of teachers, consequently, the educational achievements of schoolchildren do not bring the desired results. If the child does not have time to perceive the information in the lesson, he often does not understand the material. Parents have no choice but to turn to tutors for help.

Pros and cons of a private school

If you still have not made a decision in this difficult and responsible choice, let’s sum up the “pros” of private education:

1. First of all, it is a quality education and effective training programs. The future of the child depends on the correct choice of the training program. The British International School provides 2 educational programs – Russian and British. The basis of the Russian program is the Federal State Educational Standard, the classes are taught by Russian teachers with great experience, in addition, additional classes in English with native speakers are provided.

2. Control over the quality of education in private schools is stricter, the school is accredited every 4 years. The British International School is accredited not only by the Department of Moscow, but also has international accreditation of educational programs, is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).

3. Comfortable classroom environment. A small number of students, support and attentive attitude to everyone are the main priorities of private schools in organizing work. With an individual approach at school, children feel more comfortable, there are favorable opportunities for developing the potential and strengths of an individual student.

4. Modern material base. Classes at BMSh are equipped with new equipment and comfortable furniture. The school also has gyms, a protected area and medical support in order to make the child’s stay at school safe.

5. educational methods. The educational process is designed in such a way that each child develops individually. In the international program, instead of the usual tests, students develop and defend their own projects. Game materials are often used in the lessons so that children take in information and new material with pleasure, can use it correctly in a suitable situation, and not just memorize topics.

6. Qualified teachers. It is important that teachers are professionals in their field, always ready to help the student. At the British International School, future educators go through a complex selection process. At the moment, all teachers of the BIS international program are qualified specialists from the UK, other English-speaking countries and Russia with extensive work experience.

7. Extracurricular activities. Extra-curricular activities help students broaden their horizons, increase their erudition, and deepen their knowledge. Learning through educational games, themed days, interest clubs – all this is just a part of what awaits your child upon admission to the BIS.

However, the non-state educational institution has its drawbacks. A serious difficulty for studying in a private school, of course, is the cost of education. However, a number of schools, including BIS, offer various loyalty programs for early contracting or for the education of two or more children for payment.