An IEP is best described as what?

• A. Individualized Education Plan; a written statement tailored for a student with a disability
• B. International Education Program
• C. Interim Evaluation Plan
• D. Integrated Educational Program

Answer: (A)

An IEP is a written plan tailored for a student with a disability that outlines the special education and related services they will receive. It’s the product of the IEP process required by IDEA, and it specifies the student’s present levels of performance, annual goals, the specific accommodations and services, and where those services will be provided, all with the aim of ensuring a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. The plan is developed by a team that includes the student’s parents and is reviewed at least annually to update goals and services as needed. Other terms listed don’t describe the official document that guides a student’s special education, so the correct description is a personalized, written plan for the student’s disability needs.