What Is an IEP
IEP stands for Individualized Education Program. This is a plan created by the school in an effort to teach a child who has special needs. IEP's can be created for children with learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, behavioral disabilities or any other state recognized condition that requires special educational help. Building an IEP that works for each child can be a bit of trial and error and each school system will have their own process. Parents who are new to special education need to understand what an IEP is, how it is created, how to make changes and what to do when teachers do not follow the procedures in the IEP. How to Request an IEP Parents who have children in school know that not every student is equal. Some kids are good at math, while others excel at reading. Some children enjoy science while others like art. Everyone has different skill levels and abilities, but some kids have more difficulty than others. When a child falls significa...