Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the foundation of special education services.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires public school districts to provide students with disabilities with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). The IEP is legal documentation of how that FAPE is provided for a particular student across a program of special and related education services.
The IEP is a collaborative document developed between school and service personnel (which may include special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, related services providers and others) and a student’s family. IEPs are reviewed by all parties multiple times throughout a year, with changes made as appropriate to ensure a student is meeting their educational goals.
“The essential function of an IEP is to set out a plan for pursuing academic and functional advancement” (Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, 2017, p. 992).
PREMIERE PARTNER
The IRIS Center
Supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs and located at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, the IRIS Center develops and disseminates free, engaging online resources about evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices to support the education of all students, particularly struggling learners and those with disabilities. These resources, designed to bridge the research-to-practice gap, are intended for use in college teacher preparation programs, in professional development (PD) activities for practicing professionals, and by independent learners.
Characterizing the Special Education Goals of Autistic Students: Latent Class Analysis With Demographic and Developmental Covariates
Indicators of Progress in the Wake of Endrew F.: The Distinction Between Professional Recommendations and Judicial Rulings
Presence
At Presence, we’re transforming how special education-related services are delivered by helping schools, support staff, and students get the support they need–when and where they need it. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with 10,000+ PreK-12 schools across the U.S. as a trusted leader, offering direct therapy services and remote evaluations for speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral and mental health counseling.
An Intersectional Examination of Economic Hardship and Individualized Education Program Meeting Participation
CEC’s Partners Reflect on 50 Years of IDEA: Let’s Go Learn
CEC’s Partners Reflect on 50 Years of IDEA: Goalbook
Kit for Teams by SLP Toolkit
Kit for Teams
Kit is an all-in-one platform designed for special education teams. Built for SLPs, OTs, PTs, special education teachers, and administrators, Kit streamlines data collection, scheduling, IEP goal tracking, and team communication. Our goal is simple: reduce the paperwork burden so special educators can spend more time supporting students.
Why Kit Matters in Special Education
For Providers: Collect data in real time, track IEP goals, manage caseloads, and always walk into meetings prepared.
For Administrators: Gain visibility into services, documentation, and compliance while giving
LEARN Academy
At LEARN Academy, we transform lives through innovative, personalized special education solutions. We deliver high-quality services that empower students to reach their fullest potential, including alternative education programs, academic intervention, specialized school services, and therapeutic supports.
Our expert teams—including licensed special education teachers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), school psychologists, and board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs)—embed directly in schools to provide evidence-based instruction, therapeutic care, and hands
Let's Go Learn
Let’s Go Learn provides adaptive, data-driven tools that help educators accelerate learning, streamline compliance, and support the unique needs of every student. Our online platform blends powerful diagnostics with personalized instruction and real-time progress monitoring—saving educators time while driving measurable growth.
Our reading and math diagnostics pinpoint student learning gaps and connect directly to personalized lessons that adapt as students progress. With Airma, our AI-powered assistant, educators can instantly draft present levels, IEP goals, and instructional recommendations