IEP_What_Happens

IEP What happens before, during and after the meeting. By Dan
 * **Pre-Referral** - Student Success Team meets with general ed. teacher to help with strategies for helping a struggling student.
 * **Referral** - Student is still struggling in general ed. Teacher writes an official referral, which goes to the IEP team. If warranted, and parents consent, IEP team evaluates student.
 * **Evaluation and Assessment** - IEP team collects data to determine if child has a disability and determine educational needs of the child.
 * **Determining Eligibility** - Student must meet one of 13 disability catergories, and need special ed.
 * **IEP Meeting** - Team meets and creates a written statement for the child. Statement specifies the child's needs, the goals, and services to be provided.
 * **Annual Meetings** - IEP team must meet annually to review the student's performance and make any updates or changes to the IEP.
 * **Response to Intervention** - All interventions implemented by the school on behalf of the student must be research based.