• INITIAL INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN

    Once a student is determined eligible and classified "eligible for special education and related services" the team will develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for that student.
     
     
    Timeframe
     
     
     
     
    Meeting Participants
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      
    Written Notes/Copy of the IEP
     
     
     
     
    Written Notice
     
     
     
     
     
    Consideration
     
     
     
    Initial IEP Implementation
     
    A meeting to develop the initial IEP shall be held within 30 calendar days of a determination of eligibility.
     
     
    Parent/Student (when appropriate)
    General Education/Special Education Teacher(s)
    At least 1 CST member who can interpret evaluations
    Case Manager
    At the discretion of the parent or school district, other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the student, including related services personnel as appropriate.
     
     
    Either a copy of the IEP or written notes setting forth agreements with respect to the IEP as determined by the IEP team shall be provided to the parents at the conclusion of the meeting. N.J.A.C. 6A: 14-3.7(l)
     
    Written notice and proposed actions shall include: 
    • Proposed IEP
    • Proposed educational placement
    • A request for written consent
    • A copy of the short procedural safeguards statement
    The parent may agree to the IEP during the meeting or has the right to consider the proposed program for up to 15 calendar days.
     
    When the team and parent have reached signed agreement, the proposed IEP will be implemented within 15 calendar days.