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Frequently Asked Questions

• How do you make an IEP?

  The first step in getting an IEP is requesting an evaluation to determine if your child has a disability. You can make the request through your child’s teacher, a school administrator or the school district office. Though a teacher may also ask for your child to be evaluated, parental consent is necessary for the evaluation.

• What is an IEP and who needs an IEP?

  The Individualized Education Program , often called the IEP, is a legal document under United States law that is developed for each public school child in the U.S. who needs special education . It is created through a team of the child's parent (s) and district personnel who are knowledgeable about the child's needs.

• How can parents help the IEP team?

  Parents participate throughout the IEP process. Helping the team assess your child's skills: The IEP is based on something called "the present level of academic achievement and functional performance" (known as PLAAFP, PLP or PLOP ). ... Coming up with educational goals: Once your child's PLOP is established, you and the rest of the IEP team are required to write measurable annual goals for your child. ... Keeping an eye on your child's services and supports: Your child is supposed to receive supports and services that are tailored to his needs. ...

• What is an IEP program?

  IEP Defined. The Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) is a plan or program developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives specialized instruction and related services.

• Who is the author of the Connecticut IEP guide?

  This guide was initially designed by parent Stacy Hultgren and further enriched and revised in January 2015 through the collaboration of the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS), Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), CSDE Parent Work Group, Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) and parents throughout Connecticut.

• Is there a guide to the IEP process?

  (PPT) process. While this guide may not answer all your questions, the intent is to provide you with an awareness of the more important components within the IEP, thus allowing you to be an informed and active member of your child’s PPT meeting. For a more in-depth review of the IEP, please visit the State Department of Education

• Do you need a ppt to amend an IEP?

  When amending or making changes to an IEP without a PPT, an amendment agreement must be in writing and signed by both parent/guardian and school district representative. (Consent form ED634, must be used). Any member of the PPT may ask to have amendments added to the IEP. However, parents may withhold consent and require a PPT.

• Who is the Connecticut State Department of Developmental Services?

  Ann Tetreault - CT State Department of Developmental Services Mona Tremblay - Parent/CT Family Support Network Dear Parent, The information within this guide is designed to assist you in understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document and the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) process.