Individual Education Plans (IEP)

Individual Education Plans (IEP) are mandated by the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). An IEP is a contract between parents and the local Department of Education which states what services the Department commits to provide to your child in order to address his/her particular needs to ensure success in school. These services include occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, counseling, hearing, vision, as well as academic accommodations.

Transition Services

Transition Services, as mandated under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004, include a coordinated set of activities for a child (AGE 14+) with a disability that

Is designed to be within a results-oriented process that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child with a disability to facilitate the child's movement from school to post-school activities, including post-secondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living or community participation.
Is based on the individual child's needs, taking into account the child's strengths, preferences and interests.
Includes instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives and, when appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and a functional vocational evaluation.

Related Services

Related services encompass developmental, corrective, and other supportive services that are implemented in order to assist a child with a disability to function to the best of their ability. Your child's related services may change from pre-school to school age as, their needs change. Related services may be the only special education service given to your child, or they may be provided along with special education services.

To find more information go to https://www.schools.nyc.gov/special-education/the-iep-process/the-iep

IEP

Individual Education Plans (IEP)