INDIVIDUAL

EDUCATION
PLANS (IEPS)
 WHAT IS AN
OMMM
! IEP?
AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM PLAN IS THE PROCESS
WHEREBY TEACHERS, SUPPORT PERSONNEL, AND PARENTS
WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL
STUDENTS WHO REQUIRE A RANGE OR SUPPORT
WHO'S
INVOLVED?
1. PARENTS
2. STUDENTS
E S
3. RELATED SCHOOL STAFF
O T
4. OTHER PROFESSIONALS N
 ROLE OF THE PARENTS

* # 1 BE AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT OF THE IEP

PROCESS...!

Parents are equal partners in their child's education and IEP process
Know the process of an IEP: goal setting, strategies, goal assessments and
evaluations

!
Ask questions - IEP meetings are not a place to resolve conflicts
Focus on your child's strength and springboard from a positive note into their needs
Take time to write down goals and strategies discussed to avoid confusion
Stay focused on the outcomes and positive communications
Discuss options honestly, listen openly, work collaboratively toward the best decisions for your
child
 ROLE OF THE STUDENT

#1... ADVOCATE FOR

*
THEMSELVES!

Complete a survey about their likes and dislikes,

how they learn best, their aspirations, favourite
subject(s) etc. with the help of an adult
Be part of the IEP meetings!
Proactively participate during the meeting and
speak up when they think strategies won't work
for them
Openly communicate their strengths and
stretches to the IEP Team
ROLE OF THE
TEACHER
Design programs and planning / organizing
!
learning experiences for students with
special needs
Implement programs for students with
special needs
Assess, evaluate, report, and record student
progress
Develop supportive environments (for
learners, their families, school, and district
staff)
TOOLS
Parent Intake Form
To be completed by parents about their child prior to the
IEP Meetings
Student Profile
To be completed by students with an adult on their
strengths and stretches, aspirations, wants and needs,
and learning styles

!
Core Competency Self-Assessment
To be completed by students with an adult on each part
of the core competencies

Please see attached documents

 REFERENCES
SNACK

UG ! Abraham, C., & Gram, J. (2014). Individual Education Plans: A Guide for Parents.
British Columbia, Canada.
H British Columbia Council of Administrators of Special Educators, (2008). Supporting
Meaningful Consultation with Parents, British Columbia.

COFF British Columbia Ministry of Education. (2016, April). Special Education Services: A

EE Manual of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

BCTF/CUPE. (2009, December). Roles and Responsibilities of Teachers and Teacher
Assistants/Education Assistants. In British Columbia Teachers’ Federation. Retrieved
from
https://bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/Issues/InclusiveEd/RolesandResponsibilitiesTeach
ersTAs.pdf
Cooper, S. (2019, September). Student Involvement in IEP Meetings in British
Columbia. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.