The following checklist highlights important information that should be included in your child’s IEP.
- Information about your child’s background and demographics (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity, medical concerns, and previous interventions).
- A description of parent/caregiver concerns (e.g., concerns with communication skills, challenging behaviors, or motor skills).
- Your child’s Present Level of Performance (PLOP). The PLOP is a statement of your child’s current profile of academic strengths and weaknesses.
- A description of the results of previous and current standardized testing.
- A list of Measurable Annual Goals (MAGS). Each goal should answer the following questions:
- Who? your child
- Does What? observable behavior
- When? date or period of time until goal is achieved
- Given What Conditions? e.g., setting, supports, time of day
- How Much? criteria for when the goal is mastered
- How will it be measured?
- A description of how progress will be measured and reported to you.
- A description of individualized accommodations and modifications (e.g., visual schedules, reward systems, or timers).
- Your child’s eligibility in special education and related services.
- A description of supplementary aides and services (e.g., one-on-one aide, equipment, or assistive technology).
- Participation with students without disabilities, including extracurricular and non-academic activities.
- The date the IEP will go into effect.