What is an IEP?
Understanding your child's Individualized Education Program — and how to make sure it's working.
IEP Development & Review
An IEP (Individualized Education Program) is a legally binding document that outlines the special education services and supports your child will receive in school. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), every child with a qualifying disability is entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) — and the IEP is the roadmap for how that education is delivered.
Key Components of an IEP
- Present Levels of Performance: Where your child is right now — academically, socially, and functionally.
- Measurable Annual Goals: Specific, measurable objectives your child should achieve within the year.
- Special Education Services: The specific services your child will receive (speech therapy, occupational therapy, etc.).
- Accommodations & Modifications: Changes to the learning environment or curriculum to support your child.
- Transition Planning: For students 16 and older, plans for life after high school.
How We Help
At Maldonado Consulting, we help families:
- Understand every section of their child's IEP
- Identify gaps or weaknesses in current goals
- Ensure goals are truly measurable and individualized
- Prepare for IEP meetings with confidence
- Advocate for appropriate services and supports
Your child's IEP should be a living document that evolves as they grow. If it's not working, you have the right to request changes at any time.
Want Help Reviewing Your Child's IEP?
Book a free consultation and we'll walk through your child's IEP together.