Improving the Process and Implementation of Individual Education Plans
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Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) were created to help students with disabilities receive the most benefit from their education based on the needs of their disability. In particular, the number of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder is steadily increasing. These students have difficulty with a variety of skills requiring their educational needs to be met using an IEP. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has developed specific requirements that must be met in an IEP. The utilization of SMART goals (specific, measurable, use action words, realistic and relevant, and time-limited) should be considered when developing and IEP. This helps to track student progress towards their individual goals. Evidence-based practices need to be incorporated into the classroom by the teacher to aid the students in achieving their goals, while parents can help generalize the skills by staying informed of the current IEP goals and how they are being implemented and measured. As the student nears the end of his/her education the IEP team must also create goals help the student prepare fot the transition to secondary edcuation, a career, or independent living.
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