Tools For Writing Standards-Based IEPs
Tools for WritingStandards-Based IEPsCore CurriculumImprovedStudentOutcomesStandards-Based IEPsA consolidated effort by the Utah State Office of Education,Utah Personnel Development Center,Box Elder, Granite, Jordan,Murray, North Sanpete, and Salt Lake school districts,University of Utah1
Tools for WritingStandards-Based IEPsPreface3Acknowledgement5Introduction: Rule and Rationale6 The LawDefinitionsEssential ComponentsIEP Membership and ResponsibilitiesSuggested Agenda for an IEP MeetingFoundation of the IEP 11Present Level of Educational Performance (PLEP)Measurable Annual Goals with Objectives/BenchmarksTransitionAssessment and Supports 12162428Participation in AssessmentsSpecial Education Services and SupportsAppendices 778810293136Appendix A: PLEP WorksheetsAppendix B: Student Scenarios,Examples, Non-Examples, and Criteria ChecklistAppendix C: Additional Transition ExamplesAppendix D: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Appendix E: Court CasesAppendix F: Trainer MaterialsReferences374050545866762
PREFACEStandards-BasedIEPsImprovedoutcomes forstudents,teachers,districts, andparents.Useful as well aslegally defensibleIEPsDevelopment oftraining contentNOT AN EASYTASKThe Tools for Writing Standards-Based IEPs is the result ofthe work of a task force consisting of classroom and special educationteachers, related services personnel, inclusion specialists,administrators, representatives of higher education, and specialistsfrom the Utah State Office of Education and the Utah PersonnelDevelopment Center (see Acknowledgement page for a list of the taskforce members).The purpose of the task force was to determine the content forthe development and dissemination of site based and onlineStandards-Based IEP training which is designed to improve thequality of IEPs based on the standards established by IDEA 97 andUtah’s Special Education Rules that will lead to improved studentoutcomes for all children, including those with disabilities. Theserules require that IEPs must address student access to and progressin the general curriculum in the least restrictive environment.The outcomes of the training are as follows: Districts: Learning outcomes of students with disabilities willimprove as manifested in classroom performance and onstatewide assessments. Implementing useful IEPs should helpPrefacestudents withdisabilities as a group reach adequate yearlyprogress (AYP) as defined by No Child Left Behind (NCLB)legislation. Teachers: Utah educators will gain the knowledge and skillsnecessary to write quality IEPs that address student access to andprogress in the general curriculum. Parents: Parents will have meaningful participation in thedecision-making processes concerning their children’s education.Tools for Writing Standards-Based IEPs is designed to helpteachers write IEPs that are compliant and meet the minimum IDEA‘97 requirements. Additionally, it is designed to help teachers writeIEPs that are also useful: they not only conform to the requirementsof the law, but are written so that all parties involved find themunderstandable and helpful, providing clear roadmaps to increasedstudent outcomes in reaching high standards in the generalcurriculum. In other words, to have an IEP that another teacher canpick up and implement, and one that is legally defensible.The task force spent many days and countless hours on whatwould appear to be a relatively simple endeavor – just read IDEA 97and Utah’s state rules, and then put together a training packet fordistricts and teachers. Not so!Early into the process, the task force began to realize thisproject was not going to be a simple one, so it divided itself into threecommittees.Each committee worked on separate aspects of the IEPrequirements, some of which were more complex than others, the law3
PLEPS and studentaccess in LRENo one rightway- just followcriteriaTransition: MuddywatersSuggested Agendafor the IEP meetingIndividualizedTrainingmeasurable annual goals, and short term objectives/benchmarks,struggled.For instance, writing a PLEP that describes how thestudent’s disability affects his/her performance in the generaleducation curriculum can have many different looks and still becompliant and “useful”. After reading dozens of PLEPs, goals andobjectives, the committee discovered that they can be written manydifferent ways and still be compliant and that there’s no one correctway to write a PLEP, goal, or objective as long as basic criteriawere met. Much time was spent on determining what the criteriashould be. The committee tried very hard not to put requirementson teachers that were beyond what the law intended. This was truefor all three committees and the task force as a whole.Another section that required much work was thatconcerning transition. Addressing transition issues in the IEP was achallenge, as there are no universally accepted standards for a“transition curriculum” and the state rules and federal regulationsare not specific as to requirements. In addition, there were almostas many interpretations of the requirements as there werecommittee members! The committee members responsible fordeveloping this section of the training relied on publications,practices from other states, and their own experiences to come upwith suggestions for developing and writing IEPs for transitionaged students. The results are intended to provide special educatorswith a framework for developing transition plans and IEPs that notonly meet the requirements, but also meet educators’ and students’needs. The suggested format focuses on the student’s preferredoutcome for post-school life, blending academics and communityand employment experiences in a way that is functional andpractical for both the student and educators.The committee that developed the content for the firstsection, which discusses the essential components of the IEP andthe IEP process, worked their material numerous times, and withthe help of the task force, developed a “model” agenda for an IEPAcknowledgementmeeting.Districts may choose to impose additional requirements forwriting standards-based IEPs. IEP forms may vary as will theknowledge base of teachers. Trainings will be individualizedaccording to the wants and needs of individual districts and to theIEP forms they are using.It is expected Tools for Writing Standards-Based IEPs willbe helpful in providing practitioners the information needed to writequality IEPs that will serve as meaningful documents leading toimproved learning outcomes for students with disabilities.4
AcknowledgementAll following people have been instrumental in developing the content of A Guide forWriting Standards-Based IEPs. Their willingness to share their time and expertise hasbeen much appreciated.Standards-Based IEP Task ForceSara AndreasonClassroom Teacher, Westland Elementary, Jordan DistrictPat Beckman*Specialist, USOEKathryn BroughtonSpecial Education Coordinator, Box Elder DistrictTom BurchettSpecial Education Director, Salt Lake DistrictWendy CarverSpecial Educator, Longview Elementary, Murray DistrictNoelle ConverseCoordinator, Granite School DistrictSally DychesSpecial Education Director, North Sanpete DistrictJackie HarrisTransition Specialist, Murray High, Murray DistrictLisa HolmsteadCD Coordinator, Salt Lake DistrictSusan LovingSpecialist, USOEPat MatthewsSpecial Education instructor, University of UtahTerri MitchellSpecialist, UPDCConnie NinkSpecialist, UPDCSue OllertonInclusion Specialist, Jordan DistrictMarie RoseClassroom Teacher, Viewmont Elementary, Murray DistrictJulie RowseClassroom Teacher, Murray High, Murray DistrictNicole SucheySpecial Education Instructor, University of UtahCheryl WinstonSpecial Education Instructor, University of Utah*Facilitator5
Introduction:Rule and Rationale6
Standards-BasedIndividual Education ProgramsRule and RationaleFederal law dictates that each local educational agency (LEA) shall develop policies andprocedures for implementing individualized education program (IEP) requirementsconsistent with the ammended Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997(IDEA), as reauthorized in 1997. The IEP serves to guide and document speciallydesigned instruction to meet the unique academic, social and behavioral needs of studentswith disabilities.In general, the IEP is a written document for a child with a disability that describes thechild’s educational needs and specifies the special education and related services the LEAwill provide to address those needs. It is developed, reviewed, and revised in a meetingconsisting of members and procedures as outlined below. The IEP is the heart and soulof IDEA, the procedure for devising the “ ‘free appropriate public education’ (FAPE) towhich every eligible child who has a disability and needs special education is entitled.”(Bateman, 1998)Standards-based IEPsThe law ensures educational opportunities for students with disabilities, which includeunderstanding the important concepts and skills as described in curriculum standards. Inthe standards-based IEP, how the child has access to and participates in the generaleducation curriculum is referenced in the student’s present levels of educationalperformance (PLEP) statements and related measurable annual goals andobjectives/benchmarks. It reflects the intent of the amended IDEA, which is that studentswith disabilities have the same opportunities to reach high standards in the generaleducation curriculum as their nondisabled peers and be assessed on their progress. Thisalso applies to participation in appropriate activities for preschool children. The IEPprovides a framework for this to occur.StandardsStandards are generalized statements of what students should know or be able to do as aresult of public school education (Nolet & McLaughlin, 2000). In Utah, these standardsare presented as the Core Curriculum. When writing standards-based IEPs, the CoreCurriculum is used as a guideline for writing PLEPs, measurable annual goals andobjectives/benchmarks. Utah’s curriculum standards are based on essential life skills:lifelong learning, complex thinking, effective communication, collaboration, responsiblecitizenship, employability, and character development/ethics. IDEA ensures that allstudents, ages 3 to 21, regardless of their circumstances, will have the opportunity toreach these standards.IDEA ‘97 is consistent with the current national emphasis on standards-based reform andElementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and NCLB legislation, which focuseson all students making adequate yearly progress (AYP) in reaching high standards,becoming literate, and being taught by highly qualified teachers. In both IDEA and7
NCLB, assessment and accountability play a major role in the accomplishment ofimproved student learning.The Utah State Special Education Rules and Regulations will be the legal referenceused as the basis for this training. Corresponding reference numbers in the federalregulations will be listed.Essential Components of the Standards-Based IEPThe IEP must include certain information about the child and the educational programdesigned to meet his or her unique needs relating to desired progress in the generalcurriculum and/or appropriate activities for preschool (300.347)(a). The seven areas ofinformation include:Present levels of educational performance (PLEP), including how the student’sdisability affects the student’s involvement and progress in the general curriculumMeasurable annual goals, including benchmarks or short-term objectives relatedto: Meeting the needs that result from the disability to enable the child to beinvolved in and progress in the general curriculum and for preschool,appropriate activities. Meeting the other educational needs that result from the disabilitySpecial education and related services including supplementary aids and servicesto be provided to the student, program modifications, and supports for schoolpersonnel on behalf of the student.Individual adaptations in the administration of state or district-wide assessmentsto allow for student participation. If the IEP team determines that the child willnot be included in the testing, a statement as to why and what will be used forassessment of the childThe beginning dates, frequency, location, and duration of services to be providedA statement of how the child’s progress will be measured and how parents will beinformed of that progress in their native language when needed.Transition services for students beginning at age 14 (or younger if determinedappropriate by the IEP team)Membership, Roles and Responsibilities in the IEP Process300.344 (a) (b) The IDEA requires that the following participants be included in the IEPmeeting:The student, when appropriate. The student shall be invited to attend if a purposeof the IEP meeting will be consideration of transition services. Involvement of the student provides the following benefits:o Increases the student’s understanding of the IEP processo Allows the student to participate in the planning processo Increases other team members’ understanding of the student’sperspective of his/her educational programo Allows the student to engage in self-advocacy8
The parent(s) The reauthorization of IDEA ’97 requires that parents must be given theopportunity to play a central role in the IEP process in their nativelanguage when needed. Involvement of parents in the IEP process provides the following benefits:o Increases the team members’ understanding of the student and thestudent’s home environmento Adds to parents’ knowledge of the student’s education settingo Improves communication between parents and the schoolo Increases the likelihood that, with improved understandingbetween home and school, mutually agreed upon educational goalswill be attainedAt least one of the student’s regular education teachers (if the student is or maybe participating in the regular education environment). The regular education teacher participating in the IEP meeting should bethe teacher who is or may be responsible for implementing the IEP.Responsibilities of the regular education teacher should include:o Gathering and reporting all relevant academic, social andbehavioral documentation indicating student’s strengths and needsand present levels of performance, including language proficiencyfor ELL studentso Providing expertise regarding the Core Curriculum and generaleducation environmento Actively participating in developing program modifications andsupportso Providing expertise regarding assessment, includingaccommodations, modifications and alternate assessmentsAt least one of the student’s special education teachers or, when appropriate,special education providers. Responsibilities of the special education teacher(s)include: Gathering and reporting all relevant academic, social and behavioraldocumentation indicating student’s strengths and needs and present levelsof performance Providing expertise regarding appropriate academic and behavioralinterventions and strategies, program modifications, and support forschool personnel Actively participating in developing program modifications and supports Providing expertise regarding assessment, including accommodations,modifications and alternate assessmentsThe alternative language teacher for students who require English languageservices.A local educational agency representative who:9
Is knowledgeable about the availability of resources of the LEA and hasthe authority to commit these resources Is qualified to provide, or supervise the provision of specially designedinstruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, includingESL students who also require special education Is knowledgeable about the general curriculumAt the discretion of the parent or the LEA, other individuals who have knowledgeor expertise regarding the student or needs of the student. This could includerelated service personnel, other service providers, and when required, aninterpreter for non-English speaking parents or for parents who use another modeof communication.An individual who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluationresults, who may be another member of the team,A representative of any other agency that is likely to be responsible for providingor paying for transition services shall also be invited,Model Agenda for the IEP Meeting:During the IEP meeting, it is important to remember that each team member is anequal participant in the development of the IEP. The meeting facilitator may use thefollowing agenda to develop a written IEP:1. Introduction of team members, reviewing the role of each member2. Review procedural safeguards3. Review relevant evaluation results, includinga. Formal & informal assessments which indicate the student’s progress inthe general curriculumb. Anecdotal notes, observations, and other information from the general andspecial education classrooms and other education environments4. Review the current IEP (when applicable)5. Determine the present levels of educational performance (PLEP) including thelevel of English proficiency for English language learners6. Use the Utah Core Curriculum as a resource for determining annual goals7. Write standards-based measurable annual goals, or determine appropriateactivities for preschool, including short term objectives or benchmarks anddetermine procedures for measuring and reporting progress toward annual goals8. Determine services needed, including transition services, as appropriate9. Ensure that the student participates with nondisabled peers in the generaleducation curriculum, or appropriate activities in preschool, to the maximumextent appropriate. Caution: Parents need to be informed of the ramifications ofout-of-level or alternate testing10. Consider special factors including behavior, limited English proficiency (LEP),extended school year (ESY), Braille instruction, communication and assistivetechnology11. Obtain signatures from IEP team members to document their participation in themeeting12. Provide a copy of the IEP to parents in their native language10
TheFoundation ofthe IEP11
Present Level ofEducational Performance (PLEP)RequirementThe IEP for each child with a disability should include a statement of the child’s presentlevels of educational performance including how the child’s disability affects the child’sinvolvement and progress in the general curriculum (i.e. the same curriculum as fornondisabled children) or for preschool children, as appropriate, how the disability affectsthe child’s participation in appropriate activities. 300.347 (a)(1)CommentsThe PLEP statement provides the data that is the foundation for the other components ofthe IEP. Specific statements about the student’s functioning levels in the areas of thegeneral curriculum in which the student requires specially designed instruction facilitatesdetermining the appropriate annual goals upon which the supports and services are based.The PLEP should:State the area(s) of the general curriculum and /or appropriate activities affectedby the disability that will need specially designed instruction.For each area above, describe the student’s current level of performance. Thedescription should: Be based on evidenceo Assessment data can be formal and/or informal, such as norm basedassessments, criterion referenced assessments, curriculum basedassessments, data from teachers, anecdotal records, observation,portfolios, participation, attendance, and input from parents andstudents. See example below:PLEP: Jimmy, a third grade student, has a learning disability thataffects his performance in reading and requires specially designed instruction,according to the teacher’s running records and informal readinginventory given last month. Jimmy is reading at the first grade reading level.He can only sound out simple consonant-vowel-consonant words (such as hit,mop). He can read eighteen sight words. He understands
Standards Standards are generalized statements of what students should know or be able to do as a result of public school education (Nolet & McLaughlin, 2000). In Utah, these standards are presented as the Core Curriculum. When writing standards-based IEPs, the Core Curriculum is used as a guideline for writing PLEPs, measurable annual goals and
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