Each child found eligible for special education must have a current Individualized Education Program (IEP) in place at the beginning of every school year. This module of the IEP Mini Modules Series continues from Writing the IEP – Parts 1 and 2 and covers two more sections of the IEP document: Section III. Annual Goals (includes what a good goal should look like, tying goals to needs, Endrew F. rigorous goal standards) and Section IV. Program Summary (supplementary aids and services; special education/specially designed instruction; related services; and program modifications or supports for school personnel).

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will be able to recognize complete and rigorous annual IEP goals.
• Participants will be able to identify the requirements for including a Service in the IEP.
• Participants will be able to differentiate content for the 4 sections of the IEP Program Summary.

Presenter: Wendy Overturf is the Intensive Support Specialist for WI FACETS. A significant portion of her job is helping parents prepare for mediation and then supporting parents at the mediation. Prior to working for WI FACETS, she was a special education teacher, principal, and District Administrator. Her doctoral degree focused on special education.