This information brief, published by the Access Center, summarizes current research on factors related to aligning IEPs with state standards. Key themes suggest the importance of pre- and in-service training and of flexible and useful special education policies.
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This PowerPoint presentation was developed for statewide training on standards-based IEPs (January to March 2006). It includes slides on standards, the Alabama Courses of Study, curriculum guides, and steps in writing standards-based IEPs.
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This website provides information regarding training on writing IEPs based on state standards. A link is provided for access to the self-paced web training module. The training assists learners in understanding IDEA and components of a performance objective. Also provided is information on how to write IEP goals connected to standards, are student focused and measurable.
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This document, developed by Project FORUM of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) in March 2006, provides a nationwide snapshot of state activities on standards-based IEPs, involving about 18 states.
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This document, developed by Project FORUM of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) in August 2007, provides case examples of ways in which the standards-based IEP process may be applied to students with disabilities.
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Refer to page 4 of this document for a discussion of IDEA 2004 requirements, IEPs and standards-driven IEPs.
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