ECH/302 Exceptionalities of the Young Child

A child becomes entitled to some additional benefits when they are identified as learners with an exceptionality. IED details the precise special education services offered to a student who has an exceptionality. As an educator, you will probably need to attend and participate in an individualized education plan (IEP) meeting for each of your students. In this assignment, you can preview an IEP meeting for the purpose of better understanding this step in the special education process.

Part 1: IEP?Simulation

Follow these instructions to?access the?interactive IEP Simulator:

Access the Special Education page on the COE Central website.

Scroll down to the middle of the page and select IEP Simulator.

As you complete the IEP Simulator, you will be prompted to?download?an IEP Draft Form and an Observations and Assessment Results document.

1. Complete the IEP Draft Form.

Part 2: Report

Based on the IEP Simulator, write a report?for Steven’s parent or guardian in which you:

1. Explain which required and optional stakeholders may attend an initial IEP meeting and what their roles are.

Explain why Steven is being considered for services.

1. Identify the category of special education services Steven is eligible for and explain how the category of special education services was determined.

Identify Steven’s measurable annual goals?for reading, writing, and math.

Provide an example of?how?you would?accommodate or?modify?each of Steven’s goals.

Discuss any statewide or district test accommodations Steven is eligible for.