Individualized Education Program Development Process resources

 

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (OSE-EIS) would like to introduce the following awareness documents and training materials for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development Process. The need existed to build an integrated system to implement requirements and practices that are compliant AND focused on results for students.

These are the first in a series of documents, podcasts, and other training resources that will be provided by the OSE-EIS. These materials can be accessed on the OSE-EIS Web site.

This information is designed to:

• Assist students, families, and districts in understanding the purpose and content requirements of the IEP process.
• Provide detailed guidance regarding the IEP model form.
• Provide detailed guidance regarding the Notice model forms (2).
• Prepare you to implement the process and for use of these model forms.

The following documents are currently available on the OSE-EIS Web site:

• IEP model form.
• Notice model form - Initial.
• Notice model form - Reevaluation/Annual review.
• Quick Reference Guide - Section 1.
• Quick Reference Guide - Section 2.
• Quick Reference Guide - Section 3.
• Quick Reference Guide - Notice.
• Focus On Results.

Materials/products that will be immediately forthcoming include:

• Quick Reference Guide - Section 4.
• Quick Reference Guide - Section 5.
• Quick Reference Guide - Section 6.
• Quick Reference Guide - Section 7.
• Podcast – Overview with accompanying script.
• Podcast – Notice with accompanying script.

Additional materials and product development through fall 2010 includes:

• IEP Addendum model form.
• IEP Development Process PowerPoint.
• Podcast Sections 1-7 with accompanying scripts.
• Webinar.
• Michigan Special Education One Pager.
• IEP ToolKit.
• Regional/Focused Trainings.
• Training Modules.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Check back often for updates!

If you have any questions regarding these materials, please contact Laura LaMore at lamorel@michigan.gov or (517) 335-0448 or the OSE-EIS at (517) 373-0923.