A sample presentation that could be used as a refresher for Special Education teacher who write IEP's in the State of Pennsylvania.

1. Special EducationRefresher Some things to know and think about for the 2010-2011 school year! Presented by: Kevin A. Kearney

2. Today’s Agenda Invitations I.E.P.’s Present Education Levels Goals Transition

3. Invitations Transition Student should be invited to the meeting if turning 14 during the duration of the I.E.P. Outside agencies should be invited In advance of meeting 45-60 days MUST be mailed out (first class)

4. I.E.P.’s Meeting must be held by the due date Revisions Should be made WHEN… We identify a problem Interim report shows the student is failing Report card shows the student is failing

5. Goals Goals must include any needs or deficiencies Identified in the Present Ed Levels MUST be standards based Example of a good goal… For example, “with 80% accuracy” is not enough. Must indicate what probes will be used to determine the percent accuracy.

6. Goals Cont’d 6 components to a well written goal Materials/content/concepts to be used Baseline (Present levels of performance) Desired Performance (actual goal) Anticipated level of performance Measurement Conditions

7. Transition This section must be completed if the student turns 14 during the duration of the I.E.P. Must be individualized to the student Must connect to an annual goal