IEP Development and Service Delivery under IDEA

IEP Development and Service Delivery under IDEA is a comprehensive asynchronous learning course for all educators to learn the skills necessary to develop strong Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and support best outcomes for Students with Disabilities.

This training course offers a multitude of opportunities by equipping educators with essential knowledge to effectively address the diverse needs of Students with Disabilities. Through comprehensive training in special education, state and federal regulations, IEP development, and evidence-based practices, educators will become better prepared to understand the special education process and develop comprehensive IEPs that promote inclusive education in the least restrictive environment while fostering student success. Strategic Calibration Training Systems empowers school districts to prepare a strategic plan that prioritizes the ever-changing regulatory requirements in special education and builds capacity for educators in the science of IEP development and service delivery.

SCTS prioritizes students in the Team process. Teams will have the opportunity to revisit their current practice and recalibrate their work in the adaptation of new learning guided by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, also known as IDEA. The SCTS formula focuses on the strengths and needs of students, recognizes parents as partners, provides voice to all stakeholders, and fosters an inclusive and supportive educational experience that enhances the academic and social outcomes for Students with Disabilities as members of their individual learning communities.

DESE Approved PD Provider

Special Education Professionals & Leadership

Learning method

Self-paced training series designed to provide support and education to owners, managers, and peer supports about best practices within the recovery home environment.

Self-Paced Online Course

Contact for Pricing

No instructor. Study on your own schedule

IEP Development and Service Delivery under IDEA

We aim to achieve the following through our IEP Training Courses:

Enhanced Expertise
Improved Student Outcomes
Inclusive Classroom Environments
Legal Compliance
Self-Paced Individual or Group Led
Enhanced Compliance
Improved Resource Allocation
Enhanced Collaboration
Data-Driven Decision-Making

Course Outline

IEP Development and Service Delivery under IDEA is a comprehensive asynchronous learning course for all educators to learn the skills necessary to develop strong Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and support best outcomes for Students with Disabilities.

Introduction to The IEP

Welcome to SCTS Training
Key Features of the IEP with Strategic Calibration Training Systems
Definitions
IDEA – The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Four Subchapters of IDEA
The History of Free and Appropriate Public Education
IDEA B: Educating Learners ages 3-21
Meet Grady, Our AI Developed Student
Sections of the IEP under IDEA – About this Course
Responsive Teams
Check for Understanding: Introduction to The IEP

Getting Started with The IEP

Calibration of Practice
IEP Meeting Structure & Purpose
Sample IEP Meeting Agenda
The IEP Team
IEP Team Members & Special Education Collaborators
Questions for Discussion
Check for Understanding: Getting Started with IEP

Developing the IEP

Developing the IEP: Introduction
SCTS IEP Theme
SCTS IEP Theme: Claims
Video: Supporting Claims with Data: 10 Data Sources
SCTS IEP Theme: Strengths
Video: Creating Strength Based IEPs
SCTS IEP Theme: Needs
Video: 4 Key Components to Understanding Student Needs
SCTS IEP Themes Summary
Check for Understanding: Developing the IEP

Unit 1: Student & Parents Concerns

Introduction: Student and Parent Concerns
Grady’s Student & Parent Concerns
Application: Student & Parent Concerns in the IEP
Preparing for the Student & Parent Concerns in the IEP
IEP Checklist: Student & Parent Concerns
Activity: Grady’s IEP Student & Parent Concerns
Check for Understanding: Student & Parent Concerns

Unit 2: Student & Team Vision

Introduction: Student & Team Vision
Grady’s Student & Team Vision
Preparing for the Student & Team Vision in the IEP
IEP Checklist: Student & Team Vision
Activity: Grady’s IEP Student & Team Vision
Check for Understanding: Student & Team Vision

Unit 3: Category of Disability, Student Profile & Special Factors

Introduction: Category of Disability & Special Factors
Developing a Student Profile
Student Profile Examples
Special Factors
Special Factors 1 & 2: Behavior & Limited English Proficiency
Special Factors 3 & 4: Vision impairment & Communication Needs
Special Factors 5: Assistive Technology Devices & Services
IEP Checklist: Category of Disability, Student Profile & Special Factors
Check for Understanding: Category of Disability, Student Profile, & Special Factors

Unit 4: Presents Levels of Academic & Functional Performance (PLAAFP)

Introduction: Present Levels of Academic & Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
SCTS IEP Theme, Strengths & Needs
PLAAFP: Academics
PLAAFP: Behavioral/Social/Emotional
PLAAFP: Communication
PLAAFP: Additional Areas
Grady’s Student Profile & PLAAFPs
Preparing for the Present Levels of Academic & Functional Performance
IEP Checklist: PLAAFP
Activity: Grady’s IEP Student Profile & Present Levels
Check for Understanding: PLAAFP

Unit 5: Where’s The Data?

Introduction: Where’s The Data?
Where’s The Data Activity: Tier II & III Assessments
Where’s The Data: Common Tier 2 & 3 Elementary ELA Assessments
Check for Understanding: Where’s The Data?

Unit 6: Accommodation, Modifications, & Assessment

Introduction to Accommodations and Modification
Accommodations
Modifications
State or District-wide Assessment / Alternative Assessment
Preparing for Accommodations, Modifications, & State Assessment
A Word from Grady and his Teachers on Accommodations and Modifications
Activity: Accommodations vs Modifications
IEP Checklist: Accommodations & Modifications
Activity: Grady’s IEP Accommodations & Modifications
Check for Understanding: Accommodation, Modifications, & Assessment

Unit 7: IEP Goal Writing

Goal Writing: Overview
Introduction: IEP Goal Writing
Standard IEP Goal Writing Formula
Goal Writing Method 1
Goal Writing Method 2
Writing Effective IEP Goals
Measurable Annual Goals
Sample Goals: Reading (Decoding and Encoding)
Sample Goals: Self Advocacy
Sample Goals: Math
Sample Goals: Written Expression
Preparing for IEP Goal Writing
Grady’s Measurable Annual Goals
IEP Checklist: Measurable Annual Goals
Check for Understanding: Goals & Objectives

Unit 8: Access to The General Curriculum, IEP Service Delivery, & Transportation

Introduction: Access to The General Curriculum, IEP Service Delivery, & Transportation
Participation in the General Education Setting
IEP Service Delivery – Service Grids
IEP Service Delivery – Determining IEP Services & Service Minutes
Transportation Services
Schedule Modification
Service Delivery for Extended School Year Services
Preparing for Access to the General Curriculum, IEP Service Delivery, and Transportation
Grady’s LRE and Service Delivery
Activity: Grady’s IEP Service Delivery
IEP Checklist: Service Delivery
Check for Understanding: Access to the General Curriculum, Service Delivery & Transportation

Unit 9: Transition Planning

Introduction: Transition Planning
Postsecondary Planning in the IEP
Massachusetts: Graduation, Community Agencies, & Transfer of Rights
Transition Planning Videos
Transition Planning: Summary
Transition Planning Resources & Assessments
IEP Checklist: Transition Planning
Activity: Transition Planning Guide
A Word From Grady on Transition Planning
Activity: Course of Study Worksheet
Check for Understanding: Transition Planning

Unit 10: Additional Information

Introduction: Additional Information
IEP Response Section
Grady’s Additional Information
Activity: Grady’s IEP Additional Information
Grady’s IEP Response Section & Placement Consent

Unit 11: Specially Designed Instruction under IDEA

Introduction: Specially Designed Instruction
Background Information: Definitions & Purpose with SDI
What is Specially Designed Instruction?
Content, Methodology, In Delivery of Instruction
SDI In the classroom: Spiral Teaching and Entry Points for Grade Level Standards
SDI in the IEP
Activity: Content, Methodology, & Delivery of Instruction
Check for Understanding: Specially Designed Instruction

Unit 12: IDEA and the 50 States

IDEA & Department of Education Websites for all 50 States
IEP Documents for all 50 States
State Resources

Course Completion

Grady’s IEP Review
IEP Course Completion Exam
Feedback & Discussion
Download Certificate

IEP Implementation Resources

IEP Under IDEA Resources & Downloads
IEP Meeting Videos
Downloads: Tier II / Tier III Assessments
Recommended Reading
Culturally Responsive Teaching and IEP Meeting Resources
IEP Goal Calibration Table
Leadership / Management Resources & Downloads
Teams Resources & Downloads
Communication Resources & Downloads

Support: 3 Ways to Get the Help You Need

Contact SCTS Support in one of the following 3 ways – and we will have one of our support specialists reply as soon as possible. All requests are replied to in the order they are received. Requests received before 1pm will be replied to the same business day. Requests received after 2pm will be replied to the following business day.

Technical Requirements for Our Online Courses

To successfully participate in an online course, the following technical requirements should be met:

1. Device Compatibility

Computer: A desktop or laptop with a modern operating system (Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.13 or later).
Mobile Device: A smartphone or tablet with Android (version 8.0 or later) or iOS (version 13.0 or later).
Screen size of at least 10 inches is recommended for optimal viewing and navigation.

2. Internet Connection

A stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps.
For live sessions or videos, a faster connection (10 Mbps or higher) is recommended.

3. Browser Requirements

The latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari.
JavaScript and cookies must be enabled.

4. Software Requirements

PDF reader (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Reader) for accessing course materials.
Word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word or Google Docs) for completing assignments.
Zoom or similar applications may be required for live sessions or webinars.

5. Audio and Video

Speakers or headphones for listening to lectures or videos.
A microphone and webcam (built-in or external) for interactive sessions or discussions, if applicable.

6. Other Considerations

Adequate storage space to download course materials if needed.
Ability to access a reliable email account for course communications and updates.

These requirements ensure smooth access to course content and effective participation in all activities.