The Individual Program Plan and
The Individual Education Plan
The IPP and the IEP
Presenter: Matthew M. Pope
Disability Rights Attorney
The Individual Program Plan (IPP) and
The Individual Education Plan (IEP)
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RATIONALE
IPP Services are provided to
ameliorate the effect of
developmental disability.
IEP Services are provided to assist
the student in benefitting from his or
her education.
Birth to 3 Years of Age
Individual Family Service Plan
IFSP (School)
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Infant Program
Occupational
Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Center Based
Home Based
Family Support
Connect to CCS
 Health Criteria
IFSP (Regional Center)
 Infant Program
 Occupational Therapy
 Physical Therapy
 Speech Therapy
 Respite
 Residential Services
 Behavior Program
 In-Home Behavior Aide
 Genetics
 Family Support
 Other
Age 3 to Age 18
IEP CEC 56000
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OT
PT
Speech Therapy
Preschool for SH
Connect to CCS
 Health Criteria
Movement with Peers
Workability
Behavior Plan
CWE 56363
ITP at Age 16-5 year
plan
ERMHS
IPP WIC 4685
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Respite
Residential Services
Some Therapies
Generic Referrals
Behavior Program
Behavior aide
Community aide
Medicaid Waiver
Referral to IHSS
Age 18 to Age 22
IEP/ITP
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Transition
Workability
Adult Status
IPP
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Same as Age 18
Referral to SSI
Age 22 and After
IEP
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Eligibility Ends
IPP
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Primary Programming
Post Secondary
Education
Supported Living
Services
Independent Living
Services
Supported Employment
Workshops
Residential Services
Other Agencies Providing Services
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Department of Rehabilitation
California Children’s Services
In Home Supported Services
Social Security
Department of Mental Health
Post Secondary Schools
Health Care Providers
Regional Occupation Programs
Due Process Rights
Appeal
• Stay Put/Add Paid Pending
• Informal Meeting
• Mediation
• Hearing
• Court of Competent Jurisdiction
Thank You
Matthew M. Pope
Disability Rights Attorney
6787 Worsham Drive
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 201-2649
FAX (562) 693-4465
Email mmpattorney@Charter.net