An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can help differently abled children succeed in school by:
Considering individual needs: IEPs are created to support a child's optimal learning potential by considering their individual needs, such as behavioral, communicative, physical, or intellectual needs.
Providing specialized instruction: IEPs ensure that children with disabilities receive specialized instruction and related services.
Creating a supportive learning environment: IEPs create a supportive learning environment for the child.
Involving the family: IEPs involve the child's family and/or designated advocates in the process.
Setting goals: IEPs set measurable annual goals and objectives for the child's education.
Revising the plan: IEPs can be revised as the child progresses.
Psychologists can play a role in the IEP process by:
Assessing the child's learning strengths and difficulties
Providing suggestions for supporting the child's learning
Certifying a child's eligibility for special programs
Other sources of information that can be used to plan an IEP include:
Teacher evaluations
In class tests
Speech and language therapy reports
Information from other professionals
Conferences with parents and the student
Watching the student in class
