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  • IEPs: Developing High-Quality Individualized Education Programs
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Initial Thoughts
Perspectives & Resources

What is an IEP?

  • 1: Overview of High-Quality IEPs
  • 2: Endrew F. & IEP Standards

What is the IEP process?

  • 3: The IEP Process
  • 4: Procedural Requirements: Guidelines & Common Errors

What is included in the IEP document?

  • 5: The IEP Content
  • 6: High-Quality PLAAFP Statements
  • 7: Challenging, Ambitious, Measurable Annual Goals
  • 8: Individualized Services & Supports
  • 9: Monitoring & Reporting Student Progress
  • 10: Substantive Requirements: Common Errors

Resources

  • 11: References, Additional Resources, and Credits
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