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Topical Link Collections / Individualized Education Program (IEP) / Additional Resources - Annotated and Focused Links

The sites listed below include general summaries of IDEA 2004, including changes relevant to IEPs; information specifically designed for parents that includes tools parents can use (i.e., checklists, tips) to be involved and active participants in their child’s IEP development and implementation; information on aligning IEPs with state standards to ensure students with disabilities are successful in the general education curriculum; and information on how families can prepare for facilitated IEP meetings, including frequently asked questions about the process.

IDEA 2004 Summary

This summary developed by the IDEA Partnership Project covers the most critical changes affecting children with disabilities and their families in IDEA, and in particular, the IEP process, as most of these changes were effective as of July 1, 2005.

Michigan Parent Training and Information Center, IEP Information

This document provides definitions of terms relevant to IEP goals and objectives (e.g., measurable goals, annual goals, short-term goals, performance criteria, benchmarks, present level of educational performance, measuring progress); federal regulations regarding content of IEPs; an IEP checklist; and IEP tips for parents.

The Access Center "Aligning IEPs with State Standards and Accountability Systems"