Guide for Writing IEPs - The Special Education Team - Wisconsin.gov

Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................................ iv
Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................ iv
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................v
Outline: The IEP Development Process .........................................................................................1
Planning and Conducting the IEP Team Meeting ...................................................................... 1
IEP Team Meeting Discussion Points ........................................................................................ 4
IEP Discussion Components ............................................................................................................8
Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) ................. 8
Special Factors ......................................................................................................................... 11
Annual Goal Statements including Short Term Objectives or Benchmarks and Progress
Measurement and Reporting .................................................................................................... 13
Participation in State and District Assessments ....................................................................... 16
Statement of Transition Service Needs (Beginning at Age 14) ............................................... 18
IEP Program Summary: Statement of Services, Participation in Regular Education Classes
(environment), and Extra Curricular and Non-Academic Activities ....................................... 20
Appendix A: Case Examples ........................................................................................................24
Dan’s IEP ................................................................................................................................. 25
Ed’s IEP ................................................................................................................................... 32
Erin’s IEP ................................................................................................................................. 38
Jamal’s IEP .............................................................................................................................. 50
Appendix B: Tools for Developing and Tracking an IEP..............................................................57
IEP Review Checklist .............................................................................................................. 58
Sample Report of Student Progress Toward Annual Goals ..................................................... 62
Access to General Curriculum (Standards & IEPs) ................................................................. 63
Appendix C: Resources..................................................................................................................64
Resources ................................................................................................................................. 65
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