IEP Essentials Training

IEP Essentials Training

Intended Audience: Special Education teachers responsible for the development and 
implementation of IEP’s in grades K-12. 

During this in-person training, participants will learn about the 
special education evaluation process, compliance with special 
education timelines, the required elements for each section of 
the Individualized Education Program (IEP), as well as best 
practice considerations for preparing for and conducting an 
IEP meeting. 

Following this training, participants will be able to: 
● Identify the components of the special education evaluation and reevaluation 
process 
● Understand the required participants in an IEP team and how frequently the IEP 
team must meet 
● Describe the parent/guardian role as a member of the IEP team 
● Determine the sections of an IEP that must be considered when checking “yes” in 
special considerations 
● Summarize the required elements of the present levels of academic achievement 
and functional performance section of the IEP 
● Interpret the circumstances under which a student's progress toward current 
measurable annual goals should be included in the present levels of academic 
achievement and functional performance section of the IEP 
● Understand when secondary transition planning must occur for a student with a 
disability, the three areas of postsecondary planning, and how to develop 
postsecondary transition goals 
● Summarize appropriate state and local assessment accommodations as well as 
criteria for eligibility for alternate assessments 
● Develop measurable annual goal that are aligned with areas of need 
● Understand the purpose of progress reporting and requirements for sharing 
progress data with caregivers 
● Describe the requirements for ongoing data collection to determine if a student is 
eligible to receive extended school year services 
● Summarize the purpose of related services and provide examples of related 
services 
● Identify common components to inclusive educational practices 
● Tell the difference between accommodations and modifications 
● Understand the elements of the educational placement section of the IEP 
including the difference between regular education class and general education 
curriculum, amount/type of special education, and how to calculate amount of 
special education 
● Describe considerations to ensure family engagement at an IEP team meeting 
● Explain best practices for conducting an IEP team meeting 
*Act 48 hours will be awarded to all participants