Family & Community Special Communities
Special Education

Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD)Training Project

Module Title: The Massachusetts IEP Process

Module Goal: To better address unique student needs through a greater understanding of underlying concepts and mechanics of successful Team meetings.

Module Objectives:

• To become familiar with the laws and regulations that govern the IEP process.
• To write improved IEPs that are helpful tools to parents and educators.
• To increase communication and collaboration strategies for implementing IEPs across environments.

Intended Audience: Special Education Directors, Team Chairpersons, Special Educators and Related Service Providers and other Team members.

Module Components: Seven areas of IEP interest; each containing an introduction/procedural page, PowerPoint presentation (slides and notes), and activities and handouts.

1. Laws and Regulations
2. The IEP as a Tool
3. Assessment Data
4. IEP Cautions and Concerns
5. Transition on the IEP
6. Measurable Annual Goals and Objectives/Benchmarks
7. Team Process

These materials will undergo revision as a result of H.R. 1350 Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) - 2004. Posted March 21, 2005