Carrie was fifteen years old at the time of evaluation, i.e. 3/10/08. She is currently in special education program.
Using the information from your assessments, complete the special considerations portion of the IEP:
I. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS THE IEP TEAM MUST CONSIDER BEFORE DEVELOPING THE IEP. ANY FACTORS CHECKED AS “YES” MUST BE ADDRESSED IN THE IEP.
Is the student blind or visually impaired?
Yes
The IEP must include a description of the instruction in Braille and the use of Braille unless the IEP team determines, after an evaluation of the student's reading and writing skills, needs, and appropriate reading and writing media (including an evaluation of the student's future needs for instruction in Braille or the use of Braille), that instruction in Braille or the use of Braille is not appropriate for the student.
No
Is the student deaf or hard of hearing?
Yes
The IEP must include a communication plan to address the following: language and communication needs; opportunities for direct communications with peers and professional personnel in the student's language and communication mode; academic level; full range of needs, including opportunities for direct instruction in the student's language and communication mode; and assistive technology devices and services. Indicate in which section of the IEP these considerations are addressed. The Communication Plan must be completed and is available at www.pattan.net
No
Does the student have communication needs?
Yes
Student needs must be addressed in the IEP (i.e., present levels, specially designed instruction (SDI), annual goals, etc.)
No
Does the student need assistive technology devices and/or services?
Yes
Student needs must be addressed in the IEP (i.e., present levels, specially designed instruction, annual goals, etc.)
No
Does the student have limited English proficiency?
Yes
The IEP team must address the student's language needs and how those needs relate to the IEP.
No
Does the student exhibit behaviors that impede his/her learning or that of others?
Yes
The IEP team must develop a Positive Behavior Support Plan that is based on a functional assessment of behavior and that utilizes positive behavior techniques. Results of the functional assessment of behavior may be listed in the Present Levels section of the IEP with a clear measurable plan to address the behavior in the Goals and Specially Designed Instruction sections of the IEP or in the Positive Behavior Support Plan if this is a separate document that is attached to the ...