IEP Compliance

IDEA’s central requirement is the development of an individualized education plan (IEP) for each student with disabilities.  An IEP is the cornerstone of an eligible student’s educational program and creates a road map for the student’s special education and related services over the next year.  IEPs inform both parents and service providers about what the student knows and needs to know, as well as the services designed to help the student meet his/her identified goals. It is essential that IEP decisions be based on a thorough discussion of the student’s needs, including current and adequate data.