Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) - The Basics

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-SPEDIEPB

Hours: 1.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Describe the importance of IEPs and how they support free, appropriate, public education (FAPE)
Identify the components of an IEP
Explain how to implement an IEP

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: An Overview of IEPs

Legal Foundations for IEPs

A Guide to IEP Basics

504 Plans

Review

Summary

Section 3: What Is in an IEP?

Essential Components of an IEP

Additional IEP Components

Review

Summary

Section 4: How to Implement an IEP

Preparing For Implementation

Universal Design for Learning

Daily Teaching Strategies

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; General Staff; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.