The Special Education Process Step-by-Step
Step 8: Examine data and make recommendations
Step 8: Examine data and make recommendations for IEP goals and referrals for any additional services
What happens?
• Members of the ARD/IEP committee (usually the classroom teacher and parent) meet to examine the data that has been collected—this is sometimes called a staffing or Pre ARD/IEP meeting.
• If the student has made progress and mastered many of the IEP goals, recommendations for new goals and objectives will begin to be generated.
• If the student has not made progress or mastered IEP goals, recommendations may be made for:
- referral for evaluation for additional services or supports
- varied instructional strategies or materials
- a different placement or program
• ARD/IEP committee members will now have an opportunity to explore these possibilities prior to any IEP meetings or conferences
Who is involved?
• Parents
• Student (when appropriate)
• Related service personnel, if providing services to the student
• Others involved in the education of the student (I.e., the paraeducator)
What is the time line?
• This step in the process should begin at least four to six weeks before the IEP is due to be reviewed
For more information on IEP Process in IDEA 2004:
http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/%2Croot%2Cdynamic%2CTopicalArea%2C1%2C
Step 1: Request
Step 2: Notice of Rights
Step 3: Evaluation
Step 4: ARD/IEP Planning Conference
Step 5 & 6: The ARD/IEP Meeting
Step 7: On-going Assessment and Data Collection
Step 8: Examine Data and Make Recommendations
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