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Understanding the IEP Process: The Basics of an IEP

3 minutes 50 seconds

Now Playing As: Captioned (English) (change)

An individualized education program (IEP) is based on the needs of an individual student. Experts and consultants explain the data gathered to help design the IEP. They also discuss the various personnel involved in developing the plan. Part of the "Understanding the IEP Process" series.

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Runtime: 3 minutes 50 seconds

Topic: Counseling and Self-Help, Education, Home and Family
Subtopic: Counseling, Parent and Child, Special Education
Grade/Interest Level: PT/TT
Release Year: 2016
Producer/Distributor: Ohio Broadcast Educational Media Commission
Series: Understanding the IEP Process
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Closeup of a row of 2 female and 3 male blonde teenagers operating black computers. Caption. We come back and identify new goals.

Woman with dark curled hair wearing a black and white blouse under a black cardigan. She bends over a desk in classroom to help a male student in a green polo shirt with his work. Caption. A reevaluation takes place every three years.

Closeup side view of a male student with glasses sitting in front of a woman with dark curled hair wearing a black and white blouse under a black cardigan. Both look down. Caption. And a change can take place within the I, E, P.

Woman with dark curled hair wearing a black and white blouse under a black cardigan bends over a desk in classroom to help a male student in a green polo shirt with his work. Caption. If we know a child is having problems.