Quiz on Individualized Education Programs (IEP)

What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

• A written statement for a student with a disability

• A general education plan for all students

• A curriculum guide for teachers

• A financial plan for school funding

Who is involved in developing an IEP?

• Only the student's teachers

• The student's family and a team of people

• The school principal

• The state superintendent

What initiates the IEP process?

• A decision by the school board

• The student's academic performance

• A referral by the parent(s) or guardian(s)

• A request from the state department

Who evaluates the student for an IEP?

• The student's peers

• A private educational consultant

• The federal government

• The local school district

What laws govern the IEP process?

• Both state and federal law

• Only state law

• Local school policies

• Only federal law

What rights do parent(s) and guardian(s) have in the IEP process?

• No legal rights

• Limited rights

• Full legal rights

• Rights only if they request them

What is the role of the local school district in the IEP process?

• To oversee extracurricular activities

• To provide funding for the IEP

• To evaluate the student and work with the family

• To create a general education curriculum

What is the primary purpose of an IEP?

• To assess the student's athletic abilities

• To provide a written statement of an educational plan for a student with a disability

• To outline a financial plan for the student

• To determine the student's eligibility for scholarships

What is the first step in the IEP process?

• The parent(s) or guardian(s) refer the student for services

• The school district evaluates the student

• The state superintendent reviews the case

• The student is assigned a special education teacher