What is an IEP? - Deer Valley Unified School District

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The Parent Advisory Council was established during school year 2007-2008 to advise the Deer Valley Unified School District Student Support Services’ Parent Liaison. The Council is composed of parents with children with special needs and are presently enrolled in DVUSD. The Council represents the geographic area served by DVUSD. Committee Members Mindy Biernot Lisa Bricker Dawn Kurbat Janet Lewark Tracey Peters Shelly Sedwick Ginger Pottenger, Parent Liaison A special thank you to Council member Dawn Kurbat for her work on drafting the “What is an IEP” and to Kathy Wolter for putting the booklet together and making it look good! Virginia McElyea, Superintendent Governing Board Tom Boone, President Ann Ordway, Vice-President Christy Agosta Ron Bayer Bill Maas
What is an IEP? IEP stands for Individualized Education Program. It’s a legal document which is a written agreement between you and the school. This annually written plan is a “map of your child’s education services”. The IEP defines the special education and related services that your child with disabilities will receive. The IEP ensures that your child’s unique needs will be met. Every child receiving special education must have an IEP. Who writes the IEP? The IEP is written by a Team. The Team works together, collaborates, and decides by consensus not by vote. Everyone on the team has an equal voice. Who makes up the IEP Team? • Parents/Guardians Parents are equal partners in the IEP process and critical members of the decision-making team. Parents should be actively involved with developing, reviewing and revising the IEP. Parental input and attendance at all meetings is one of your rights! • Your child (when appropriate) • At least one general education teacher of your child • At least one special education teacher of your child • A school or district administrative representative (such as the school administrator or the Intervention Specialist) • Someone qualified to explain assessments and evaluation reports (such as a psychologist or speech pathologist) The school and/or parents may request other individuals to attend the IEP meeting. For instance, it may be helpful to invite someone who can provide additional information, support, or expertise about your child such as a neighbor, relative, friend, private therapist or parent advocate. Please keep in mind that these guests may provide valuable input about your child. Remember Parents, you are your child’s best advocate! By learning to be a good advocate, you will help ensure that your child receives the appropriate education to which s/he is entitled under law.
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