The IEP (Individualized Education Program) process can be confusing and overwhelming, especially for parents new to the special education system. These 30–40 minute modules break down what you need to know about the IEP process.

You can watch through the entire ten-part series or jump right in with the modules that are most interesting to you. Clicking on the module will direct you to a registration page. After filling out the required information, you will be able access the recorded video(s).

Have an Individualized Education Program meeting coming up and don’t have time to check out all of our mini modules? You may like our IEP Checklist Webinar which provides a basic overview of things to consider before, during and after the IEP meeting.

1: STARTING THE IEP PROCESS: SPECIAL EDUCATION BASICS

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This IEP module covers some basics of special education, laws, important terms (special education, FAPE, LRE, IEP), eligibility, and the special education timeline.

Module 1 Handouts: Powerpoint • Special Ed in Plain Language •  DPI Bulletin: FAPE • DPI Bulletin: LRE • More Resources

2: THE SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRAL PROCESS

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Learn about who can make a referral, when and how to refer a child to Special Ed, what happens after a referral is received by the school, IEP team members & the IEP team’s job.

Module 2 Handouts: Powerpoint • Special Ed in Plain Language • R-1 Sample Referral Form • Referral Receipt • More Resources

3: EVALUATION & ELIGIBILITY IN THE IEP PROCESS

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Learn about procedures related to the evaluation notice, parent consent, if a child has a disability, the evaluation report, and the special ed timeline.

Module 3 Handouts: Powerpoint • Special Ed in Plain Language • IE-3 Consent for Addtl Assessment • ER-1 Sample Evaluation • More Resources

4: REEVALUATION & INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS

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Learn about when reevaluation for special education is required, other times you can request a reevaluation, how parent consent works in reevaluation, and independent educational evaluations.

Module 4 Handouts: Powerpoint • Special Ed in Plain Language • RE -1 Notice of Reeval • RE-3 Notice of Reeval Not Needed • More Resources

5: WRITING THE IEP (PART 1)

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This 4-part series will provide in-depth coverage of every section of the IEP. Takeaways from Part 1 include:

IEP timeline, IEP Team members, required notices, excusing members from the meeting, annual review of IEP goals, IEP cover sheet, and an overview of the IEP document.

Module 5 Handouts: Powerpoint • Special Ed in Plain Language • I-2 IEP Team Participant Agreement • I-4 IEP Linking Page • More Resources

6: WRITING THE IEP (PART 2)

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This 4-part series will provide in-depth coverage of every section of the IEP. Take-aways from part 2 include:

What student information is included in the IEP, what parent engagement strategies can be included in the IEP, and how to create specific & measurable annual goals.

Module 6 Handouts: Powerpoint • Special Ed in Plain Language • I-4 IEP Sample Form • WCASS Print Disability • More Resources

7: WRITING THE IEP (PART 3)

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This 4-part series will provide in-depth coverage of every section of the IEP. Take away from part 3 include:

The IEP program summary, participation in the regular education environment and physical education, response to parent requests, and the placement decision process.

Module 7 Handouts: Powerpoint • Special Ed in Plain Language • I-4 IEP Linking Form • DPI Bulletin: Supplementary Aids & Services • More Resources

8: WRITING THE IEP (PART 4)

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This 4-part series will provide in-depth coverage of every section of the IEP. Takeaways from Part 4 include:

Naming the 4 descriptions required for each service listed in the IEP, knowing when and what to include in the IEP for students turning 14, and the placement process, including parental consent.

Module 8 Handouts: Powerpoint • Special Ed in Plain Language • I-4 Linking Form • DPI Bulletin: Supplementary Aids & Services • More Resources

9: IEP REVISIONS & EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR

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This module covers:

What are reasons for revising a child’s IEP, who can request the revision, making changes to the IEP without an IEP meeting, and consideration of Extended School Year services

Module 9 Handouts: Powerpoint • Special Ed in Plain Language • I-10 Changes to IEP without Meeting Form • I-11 Extended School Year Form • More Resources

10: PARENT RIGHTS IN THE IEP PROCESS

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Learn the purpose and contents of the Procedural Safeguards Notice, understandable language when a parent must receive this notice, confidentiality, prior written notice, parental consent, and options for resolving disputes that may arise.

Module 10 Handouts: Powerpoint • Special Ed in Plain Language • Special Ed Procedural Rights • M-1 Response to Parent Request Form • More Resources

11: USEFUL RESOURCES IN THE IEP PROCESS

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Learn to find IEP-related information on Wisconsin online sources, including the WI Dept. of Public Instruction & WI Special Education Mediation System websites.

Module 11 Handouts: Powerpoint • Special Ed in Plain Language • Guide to DPI IEP Sample Forms • WI DPI CCR IEP Steps • More Resources