Drafting Present Levels of Educational Performance (PLEPs)

How do you feel about writing PLEPs?

• I need a lot of support. I don't know what I am doing.

• I kinda have the hang of it, but I need help.

• I feel pretty good about it. I would like someone to check my work with me.

• I am an expert. I could help someone write one.

What part of the IEP do PLEPs not drive?

• Accommodations & Modifications

• Narratives

• Programming & Services

• Measurable Annual Goals (MAGs)

Answer explanation

PLEPs drive the IEP teams discussion regarding Measurable Annual Goals, Accommodations & Modifications, and Programming & Services.

When should you write PLEPs?

• When updated information is collected before or shared during an IEP meeting

• When you feel like doing it

• ONLY when drafting an Annual IEP

Answer explanation

The IEP team is legally required to update PLEPs annually at the Annual IEP meeting. If the IEP team meets again for an Addendum and collects any new data, whether its an additional assessment, new pre-vocational checklist, etc., the team should update the PLEPs again because those updates may drive needed changes to goals, accommodations, or services. Updated PLEPs provide data and documentation that those changes are needed.

TRUE OR FALSE

PLEPs should only identify student area(s) of exceptionality (deficit)

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

PLEPs should identify both student area(s) of exceptionality (deficits) and strengths.

A PLEP must include current data (what they can & cannot do), area(s) of strength & exceptionality, and ...?

• Parent Input

• Measurable Annual Goals (MAGs)

• Positive Terms

• Previously successful accommodations & modifications

Answer explanation

PLEPs must ALWAYS be stated in positive terms.

You can use statements such as...

student has not mastered ___ skill yet or student has shown growth in ___ skill.

Be sure to emphasize any growth that may have occurred since their previous Annual IEP.

TRUE OR FALSE

You need data from three sources when drafting a PLEP.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

KCS now considers three data sources for each PLEPs to be best practice.

At this time, the TDOE does not have its own minimum requirement for data sources for a PLEP in an IEP. However, PLEPs should "pass the stranger test" and be a specific, accurate reflection of skills.

Why are properly written PLEPs critical, and what is the role of PLEPs in IEP development?