Children with developmental delays, impairment, and other disabilities may struggle at school. If your child has challenges with learning, you may have heard of IEP.
An individualized Education Program (IEP) is a customized approach designed to help students overcome those challenges and perform well in school.
While you may have heard of IEP, you might still be skeptical about whether it’s the best for your child. Here are some reasons why IEP can be of great benefit.
Individualized learning methods
Everyone can’t learn the same way; this is particularly true for students with special needs. The traditional learning method often puts special students at a disadvantage, leading them to struggle with schoolwork. With IEP, the learning process is remodified to the student’s strength and helps them develop specific skills, enabling them to be successful.
Active participation of parents
Parents or guardians are actively involved in developing an IEP for their children. It is also the right of parents to make crucial decisions, such as where the child will receive their education.
Quality
The IEP is a legal program incorporated under the IDEA act. So it has its legal procedures and clear expectations for everyone involved. As such, you can be sure the IEP will be created and implemented by highly trained and certified educators, therapists, and other professionals. In other words, your child will receive services from committed professionals.
Precise action plan
Everyone involved in the IEP process has a clear understanding of their contribution toward the educational success of your child. Parents, teachers, therapists, and even the student are given specific action plans and are expected to deliver.
Highlights strengths and challenges
Future teachers of your child will also benefit from an IEP as the plan highlights your child’s challenges, strengths, and the learning approaches that have worked effectively in the past.
The IEP can be very complex and overwhelming for you as a parent. An attorney can help you understand IEP rules and regulations and offer representation if the need arises. Contact us today!