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IEP ACRONYMS & MEANINGS
IEP = Individualized Education Plan
IEP =
Individualized
Education
Plan
ACRONYM | MEANING |
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ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder |
BIP | Behavioral Intervention Plan |
BLV | Blind/Low Vision |
CCC | Case Conference Committee |
CD | Cognitive Disability |
DB | Deaf-Blind |
DD | Developmental Delay |
DHH | Deaf/Hard of Hearing |
ED | Emotional Disability |
ESY | Extended School Year |
FAPE | Free Appropriate Public Education |
FBA | Functional Behavioral Assessment |
FERPA | Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act |
IDEA | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
IDOE | Indiana Dept. of Education |
IEE | Independent Educational Evaluation |
IEP | Individualized Education Plan |
IHO | Independent Hearing Officer |
LRE | Least Restrictive Environment |
LSI | Language/Speech Impairment |
M-TEAM | Multidisciplinary Team |
MD | Multiple Disabilities |
NOPS | Notice of Procedural Safeguards |
OHI | Other Health Impairment |
OI | Orthopedic Impairment |
OT | Occupational Therapy |
PAR | Public Agency Representative |
PLOP | Present Level of Performance |
PT | Physical Therapy |
RTI | Response to Intervention |
SLD | Specific Learning Disablity |
TBI | Traumatic Brain Injury |
TOR | Teacher of Record |
"Education breeds confidence.
Confidence breeds hope.
Hope breeds peace."
Confucius
THE IEP PROCESS
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The IEP process begins with a referral for evaluation from either the parent or the public school system.
There are 13 areas of eligibility for an IEP. Once your child qualifies under one of those categories, an IEP draft is written by the Teacher of Record (TOR).
Your Case Conference Committee (CCC) will work together with you to develop a finalized IEP.
The IEP is then considered to be a legal document that the school is required to follow.
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Visit these
links for more
information
concerning
IEP & 504
issues...
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I-CHAMP (Indiana Complaint, Hearing, & Mediation Process)
SPECIAL EDUCATION ATTORNEYS &
OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
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DISCLAIMER: All attorneys and/or providers in this section will only be listed at their request. IEP-Hope, Inc. does not endorse nor prefer any one over another. Our goal is to provide parents/caregivers with available options as a starting point. Please conduct your own research and make a decision based on what's in the best interest of your child and your family's own unique circumstances.
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This list will be updated regularly as we process requests for publication.
Educate
to
Advocate
We must
DID YOU KNOW???
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There is a difference between a medical diagnosis and an educational diagnosis of Autism. Just because your child was diagnosed medically, does not necessarily mean they will automatically receive an educational diagnosis.
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Vocational Rehabilitation should be invited to your child's case conference around age 14 to assist with helping your child with the transition process.
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A CCC is required to consist of the TOR, a gen-ed teacher, a public agency representative (such as a principal or SPED supervisor/director), service providers (speech, pathologist, physical therapist, etc.). the parent/guardian, and the child (usually beginning at
age 14).
MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAM
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You can find more information about the application process, eligible diagnoses and services on their website at:
https://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/home-and-community-based-services/family-supports-waiver/
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Since there is often a lengthy waiting list to be assigned to a service provider after your child is approved, the waiver should be applied for as soon as your child receives a qualifying diagnosis.
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Many parents are unaware that this important program even exists. If you haven't heard of it, please click on the link to see if your child qualifies.
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​The Medicaid Waiver is a federal program put in place to help cover costs of therapies and services that may benefit your child.
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The Family Supports waiver covers things such as Behavioral Support Services, Music Therapy, Respite Care, and many others.