How do I know I have an appropriate IEP for my child?
Take a few minutes to answer these True/False questions to see how much you know.
1. An IEP is a written legal document that describes a child's education plan. ______
2. Present Level Of Performance (PLOP's) provide a baseline for current performance. ______
3. The words circle, write, and sort are specific and measurable words to use in IEP goals._______
4. An IEP can not include social goals.______
5. Assessments are not necessary to document what a child's needs are.______
6. Goals must be measurable and objective.______
7. A parent is an equal partner in the development of the IEP.______
8. Special education is a program or place._______
9. The components of an IEP include goals, services, assessments, PLOP's, modifications, and accommodations. _______
10. A parent's vision is not appropriate to incorporate in an IEP._______
11. There can be a maximum of 25 goals in an IEP.______
12. If it isn't in writing, it doesn't exist.______
13. Home/school collaboration is important for the success of the child._______
14. An IEP can include toileting goals.________
15. FAPE does not have to be provided in the LRE._______
16. Parents can contribute to the goals in an IEP._______
17. A test score is an accurate indication of a child's abilities._______
18. Related services written into the IEP can not include parent counseling and training._______
19. Special education is supports and services brought to the child.________
20. The correct order to develop the components of an IEP is: baseline, services, goals._______
21. Educating children with disabilities is more effective by having high expectations and educating them with their regular peers. ____
22. The school district is responsible for providing the best education possible.______
23. The basis for writing the IEP starts with assessments and annual evaluations.______
24. Parents can ask for an IEP team meeting to discuss changes to the education plan._______
25. The words discriminate, appreciate and internalize are appropriate words to use in IEP goals.______
26. You can't teach an old dog new tricks : ) _______
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