Which document outlines the services and supports for a student with a disability?

Which document outlines the services and supports for a student with a disability?

• A. IEP
• B. 504 Plan
• C. Individualized Curriculum
• D. Progress Report

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the plan detailing exactly what services and supports a student with a disability will receive is documented in a formal, individualized plan. The document that does this is the Individualized Education Program. It’s a legally binding plan developed for students who qualify for special education under IDEA. It lays out the student’s present levels of performance, measurable annual goals, the specialized instruction and related services needed (such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling), accommodations and modifications in the classroom, and any assistive technology required. It also specifies where services will be provided (the placement) and how progress toward goals will be monitored, including schedules for progress reports and annual reviews. In contrast, a 504 Plan provides accommodations to ensure access but does not typically spell out the same level of specialized instruction or a detailed service schedule. An Individualized Curriculum isn’t a formal document used to outline mandated services, and a Progress Report is about communicating progress rather than detailing services.

The key idea is that the plan detailing exactly what services and supports a student with a disability will receive is documented in a formal, individualized plan. The document that does this is the Individualized Education Program. It’s a legally binding plan developed for students who qualify for special education under IDEA. It lays out the student’s present levels of performance, measurable annual goals, the specialized instruction and related services needed (such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling), accommodations and modifications in the classroom, and any assistive technology required. It also specifies where services will be provided (the placement) and how progress toward goals will be monitored, including schedules for progress reports and annual reviews.

In contrast, a 504 Plan provides accommodations to ensure access but does not typically spell out the same level of specialized instruction or a detailed service schedule. An Individualized Curriculum isn’t a formal document used to outline mandated services, and a Progress Report is about communicating progress rather than detailing services.