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 Series continues from Writing the IEP – Parts 1, 2, 3 and covers the remaining parts of the IEP document: Section IV. Program Summary (Frequency/Amount/Duration/ Location), Section V. Student Participation (regular education environment and physical education), and Transition (for students turning 14). Also included: Response to Parent Requests (prior written notice), Parent Consent, and determination of Placement.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to name the 4 descriptions required for each Service listed in the IEP.

Participants will be able to when and what to include in the IEP for students turning 14.

Participants will be able to describe the placement process, including parent consent.

Presenter: Ann Zielke is new to the team at WI FACETS, having joined as the Parent Training and Information Center Trainer in November. As a parent who understands firsthand the complexity of navigating the special education system in Wisconsin, she is passionate about the importance of accessible and informative parent education and training. She is a fierce advocate for her daughter and all children with disabilities and looks forward to serving families across the state with WI FACETS.