IEP Compliance Checklist
IEP Compliance Checklist
1. Compliance Overview
Objective: Ensure that [YOUR COMPANY NAME] adheres to all relevant legal and industry standards regarding the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
Responsible Party: [YOUR NAME] [YOUR DEPARTMENT]
Date of Last Review: [DATE]
Next Scheduled Review: [DATE]
2. IEP Plan Development
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Confirm the IEP team includes necessary individuals like special education teachers, general education teachers, school administrators, and parents or guardians.
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Document all student's present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP).
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Write a comprehensive and measurable annual goal for the student.
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Develop a proper service delivery plan in the IEP.
3. IEP Plan Implementation
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Ensure all IEP's components are implemented as written.
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Check if all educational and related services are provided as indicated in the IEP.
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Monitor and record the student's progress towards achieving the annual goals.
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Parents or guardians are periodically informed about the student's progress.
4. Compliance with Legal Requirements
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Ensure all IEP development and implementation timelines are followed as per legal requirements.
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Provide procedural safeguards to parents or guardians as required by law.
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Document all IEP-related meetings, decisions, and communications accurately and thoroughly.
5. Parent/Guardian Involvement
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Encourage active participation of parents or guardians in the IEP process.
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Obtain signatures from parents or guardians indicating their agreement with the IEP goals and services.
6. Student's Individualized Needs
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Consider and address any specific accommodations or modifications required for the student.
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Ensure that the IEP reflects the student's strengths, interests, preferences, and potential areas of growth.
7. Transition Planning
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Establish postsecondary goals and transition services for students approaching graduation.
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Coordinate with relevant agencies to facilitate a smooth transition from school to post-school activities.
8. Training and Professional Development
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Provide training to staff members involved in the IEP process to ensure understanding and compliance with legal requirements.
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Maintain records of staff training sessions related to IEP development and implementation.
9. Quality Assurance
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Conduct regular reviews of IEPs to ensure consistency, accuracy, and effectiveness in meeting student needs.
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Implement feedback mechanisms to gather input from stakeholders on the effectiveness of the IEP process.
10. Signature
I, [YOUR NAME], confirm that all tasks in this IEP Compliance Checklist have been completed in accordance with the established procedures and legal requirements.
Completed by: [YOUR NAME]
Date:[DATE]
