For those who want to research beyond the basics about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), many helpful resources are available. This module of the IEP Series highlights resources including: Special Education in Plain Language, IDEA 2004, WI law and rules, WI Department of Public Instruction Resources (Bulletins, Sample Forms, College and Career Ready IEP Process, Eligibility Checklists, State Assessments, Transition), WI Special Education Mediation System, Center for Parent Information, WI FACETS Resources, and more.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will be able to identify IEP-related information on federal and national online sources.
• Participants will be able to find IEP-related information on Wisconsin online sources, including the WI Dept. of Public Instruction & WI Special Education Mediation System websites.
• Participants will be able to find IEP-related information on the WI FACETS website.

Presenter: Bonnie Vander Meulen is WI FACETS’ Training Coordinator. Also, she is a licensed professional counselor with more than 40 years of counseling experience. She has worked extensively with students and families on all levels of the educational spectrum. She has previously served as the technical advisor for a Medicaid Infrastructure Grant through Pathways to Independence entitled Employment of Persons with Disabilities in Professional Positions. Previously, Bonnie completed her responsibilities as the primary facilitator for a Dept. of Education grant at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater’s Center for Students with Disabilities. The mother of a young adult with multiple disabilities, Bonnie advocates for children with special needs.