Assessment Description
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that specific topics be covered in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting. The IEP team consists of general education
teachers, special education teachers, a psychologist or counselor, administrators,
parents/guardians, speech therapist, occupational therapist, and on occasion, the student and
student advocate. Typically, a special education teacher serves as the case manager and is
responsible for inviting attendees to the meeting and coordinating the meeting according to
policies and regulations. Effective communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, and
data-driven decision-making are all prerequisites to facilitating a successful IEP meeting. Often, a school district will provide a checklist for teams to follow when developing and discussing the IEP
to help ensure all responsibilities are met.
View “FIEP: A Facilitated IEP Meeting,” paying special attention to the structure and collaborative
nature of the meeting, the specific components of the IEP, and ways that the meeting
demonstrates adherence to laws and ethical principles that govern special education. Note when viewing this example meeting that the administrator is the facilitator rather than the special
education teacher, who would typically lead the meeting.
In a 1,000-1,250 word essay, articulate your knowledge of IDEA and the IEP process. The essay
should address the following:
Summarize IDEA. Include discussion of professional practice standards and how these are used to guide the special education teacher in ensuring key components of the law such as free
appropriate public education (FAPE), appropriate evaluation, least restrictive environment (LRE),
and procedural safeguards are upheld (approximately 250 words).
Explain the importance of collaboration between members of the IEP team. Include discussion
about who should be included on the IEP team, how parents and students participate in
decision-making, which IEP team members’ attendance is required and which is optional, and how CEC Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards guide collaboration and execution of
the IEP process (approximately 250 words).
Describe the IEP process. Explain what IDEA indicates must be done before, during, and after an
IEP meeting. Include discussion of why executing the IEP process according to the established
standards is essential to avoid due process disputes (approximately 250-500 words).
Identify the major components of the IEP and explain why each is important. Discuss the specific
legal, ethical, and policy responsibilities related to developing the IEP to ensure it meets the
educational, developmental, and medical services requirements for students with disabilities and
their families. (approximately 250 words)
Consider what you saw in “FIEP: A Facilitated IEP Meeting” and describe the key takeaways you
will consider as a new teacher participating in the IEP process
(approximately 100 words).
****Support the essay with a minimum of three scholarly resources.****
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become
familiar with the expectations for successful completion
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