Season 3 Episode 10: Top IEP Challenges Faced by School Teams

In this episode, Lisa and Miriam are joined by John Moenk, our law clerk, to discuss common difficulties in preparing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special education needs. The IEP document reflects a school district's legal obligation to provide qualifying students with a free appropriate public education in their least restrictive environment. But what does that really mean? How should a team draft IEP goals and objectives? What exactly needs to be included in the Present Levels of Performance Section and why? What long term concerns should your teams be considering in determining a child's mastery levels, data collection methods, specially-designed instruction, and ways to measure progress?

Join us for an insightful conversation about common challenges and pitfalls school teams often face in developing IEPs under special education law and regulations.