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IEP Resources

The the table of resources below exist to provide support to Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams throughout the process of preparing for and writing IEPs. The table links to the resources listed below it.

Reminders for IEP Team Meetings:

Please have a blank NOREP/PWN ready to fill out with the family and IEP team after the meeting
Please provide/offer parents the Procedural Safeguards Notice at each IEP team meeting

General Information Related to the IEP	Resources Related to Each Section of the IEP
Confidentiality	Pages 1–3 of the IEP
Engaging Families	Section I: Special Considerations
Extended School Year (ESY)	Section II: Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)	Section III: Transition Services
Preparing to Develop an IEP	Section IV: Participation in State and Local Assessments
Student-Led IEPs	Section V: Goals and Objectives
Teacher’s Desk References	Section VI: Special Education / Related Services / Supplementary Aids and Services / Program Modifications
	Section VII: Educational Placement
	Section VIII: PennData Reporting

Training

The Essentials of IEP Writing

An asynchronous online course designed for teachers, building administrators, families, and others

This PaTTAN-developed online course provides instruction on writing an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Through the use of videos, audio PowerPoints and PaTTAN publications, participants will complete modules on common terminology, leading IEP team meetings, and sections I-VIII of the IEP.

Self-paced professional development at no cost
15 Act 48 continuing education hours upon completion
Considerations to prepare for and lead an IEP team meeting Guidance for each section of the IEP
Tips to be a well-informed Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative

Check out the PaTTAN calendar for more training opportunities.