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: 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 she looks forward to serving families across the state with WI FACETS.