This document provides an overview of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) which outlines academic goals and accommodations for students with disabilities. Key points: - An IEP includes strengths, weaknesses, annual goals and a transition plan for after high school. A case manager oversees the IEP. - Common accommodations include having tests read aloud, extended time, preferential seating, use of a computer, marking in test books, multiple test sessions, and testing in a separate room. - It is the student's responsibility to use the accommodations in their IEP and advocate for themselves if accommodations are not being provided as outlined. Teachers have many students so students must speak up for the help they need

1. IEP The Key to your Success and Independence

2. THE BASICS Individualized Education Plan Case Manager Disability Area of weakness that impacts your ability to be academically successful Accommodations Things that are done differently than normal in order to help you be successful

3. Individualized Education PlanA Closer Look An educational plan that includes goalsYOU plan to accomplish in a year’s time Reviewed annually (every year) Includes strengths and weaknesses What you can and can not do Includes a transition plan What will you do after high school

4. Case Manager Is not your personal lackey Makes teachers aware of your accommodations Answers questions about your IEP Keeps your file up to date

5. What are the Accommodations? The most common accommodations you will see in your IEP are: Read Aloud Extended time Preferential seating Computer Student marks in book Multiple test sessions Testing-separate room

6. Read Aloud As a student, you are able to have the test, quiz or other class materials read to you in a private setting.

7. Extended Time Extra time to take a test or quiz This time is in addition to the time already set for the test or quiz. Example: Test time – 40 min; Extended time – 30 min; Total time: 70 min (1 hour 10 min) You must finish the test within 24 hours and not beyond the extended time you are allotted. Otherwise, your test or quiz will be returned to your teacher

8. Preferential Seating Seating that is necessary for you to get the most out of class Example: Sitting in the front Sitting near the teacher Sitting away from windows Sitting away from the door

9. What Do These Accommodations Mean? Computer Use Sometimes this accommodation is made so that a student can type papers or answers to test questions on the computer Mark In Test Book Allows for the student to mark answers in the test book. The answers can then be transferred onto an answer sheet or scan-tron by the student or the teacher.

10. Multiple Test Sessions The student will be allowed additional class periods to take a test. This will be determined by the IEP team members This is NOT the same as extended time.

11. Testing-Separate Room*Separate Setting* A student can take their test or quiz in a separate room in an area that is suitable for the students’ testing purpose Can be small group (10 or less) or One on One Most often small group

12. Where Do I Go From Here? Once you have the accommodations in place, it is your responsibility to use them. Your teacher will know the accommodations that are necessary but you need to SPEAK UP if those accommodations are not being met. Remember: Teachers are busy and they have A LOT of students, advocate for yourself to get the necessary help you need!!!!!