Disability Support
Setting Goals and Making Plans According to Your IEP
IEP Overview
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An IEP’s purpose is to:
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Set reasonable learning goals for students
State the services that the school district will provide for
the students
A team of people develop an IEP, including a regular
education teacher, special education teacher, school
psychologist, parents of the student, and the
student.
A student’s IEP must be reviewed at least once a
year to determine whether the goals are being met
or need to be revised.
What is in an IEP?
Present Levels of Functioning include
information on how you are currently doing in
school and how your disability affects your
performance in class.
Annual Goals describe what you are expected to
do or learn in a 12-month period based on
your present levels of functioning.
More About IEPs
Accommodations and Modifications describe the
modifications and assessment options that will
best meet your needs in order to show your
progress toward meeting your goals.
Transition Goals and Activities include the planning
sections for life after high school. It sets goals for
how you will be prepared for adult living
including employment, daily living skills,
vocational training, or post-secondary education.
Summary of Performance
• It includes recommendations about ways to
help you meet your goals after high school.
• It is completed during your final year of high
school.
• The purpose is to provide important
information to people who will help you after
high school.
What the SOP is NOT
Your SOP does NOT guarantee
that you will receive the same
services you received in high
school!
Completing the SOP Form
Watch the video from the National
Secondary Transition Technical
Assistance Center.
http://www.nsttac.org/NSTTACVideos/
SOPVideo.aspx
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