Tokeneke Special Education Representatives

Contents of the IEP
The IEP must contain information about your child and the educational program designed to meet his or her unique needs. This information includes:

• Present Levels of  Academic and Functional Performance
• Measurable Annual Goals
• Short-term Instructional Objectives or Benchmarks derived from the Annual Educational Goals
• Consideration of Special Factors (Behavior, Language, Visually Impaired, Deafness)
• Recommended Special Education Services
• Documentation of Program Considerations
• Participation with Students without Disabilities
• Modifications and Accommodations in General Education
• Exit from Special Education Criteria
• Participation in State and District-wide Assessments

The Annual Review
After your child has received special education services, an IEP meeting is held each year to review your child’s progress. During the annual review the team will:

• Discuss your child’s progress toward his or her goals
• Discuss the current supports that are in place
• Determine goals for the following year

Helpful Resource
State of CT IEP Manual and Forms