Ashlynn Young

EDU 470

Mrs. Bennett

October 30, 2022

Alternative IEP Evaluation

Legal Correctness

This IEP is in full compliance with the law. The required people were at the meeting, all

appropriate notices were given, and all the sections are thoroughly completed. It also addresses

LRE and gives justifications for the services, all the timelines are legally compliant and the goals

are clear and easily observed and measured.

The Eight Components.

For special considerations, they are accurately filled out and reflect the needs of the

student (they selected yes for communication needs). They also checked yes for a behavior issue

that affects his learning and/or the learning of others. Under “Present Levels of Academic

Achievement and Functional Performance” his present levels were thoroughly described (he

ranged from pre-school on his lowest content areas to 1st grade on his highest). His speech,

occupational and physical therapists also all gave input on his levels in their various domains.

(Speech said he could work on answering who, what, where, when, questions and his

receptive/expressive language. PT said he was fairly good but had room for improvement in his

strength, coordination, and posture. OT recommended he continue to work on fine motor skills,

and visual motor skills.

 In terms of transition, he will start participating in the PAES and CAT labs at NH in order

to help explore employment options and gain job skills. Mom indicated a desire for him to

pursue further education/training after graduation. She believes he would benefit from a program

focused on daily living skills and possibly a job that has on the job training in the community.

She also expressed a desire for him to be a sports commentator. When asked about transitional

matters, he indicated he would like to potentially go to Penn State (he didn’t give a major). He

also said he would like to “flip burgers and make fries at Whit Castle”. He also said he would

like to get a job and make money. Other than that, he has not given any specifics as to future

plans. Both the student and mom said he will most likely remain with family and that he helps

with chores at home such as laundry, cleaning his room, dishes etc.

In terms of state and local assessment, He will take the PASA and all local assessments

will take place at New Horizon with his teacher and the required modifications/accommodations.

As for his goals and objectives, he has 8 measurable annual goals both in academic areas, then

from his speech, physical and occupational therapists. Each goal was accompanied by several

short-term goals. All of these goals are to be progress monitored quarterly, they will be

monitored through a variety of formal and informal assessments, teacher and therapist

observations, anecdotal notes, classwork, and so on.

When it comes to related services, aids, modifications and such, I will start out by saying

that he will work with a speech, occupational, and physical therapist. He will also participate in

the Extended School Year. As for modifications/ accommodations, some of these include

extended time, frequent verbal reminders and cues, presenting the information in multiple forms,

and use of a calculator/visuals for math.

 As for educational placement, he is in a special education school all day everyday and

does not participate with non-disabled peers in a regular education class. He will however

engage with the general population during community-based instruction and school events. The

team considered all the questions and has determined this is the most appropriate placement for

him. Finally, the PENN Data sheet was not completed but the team did say he is receiving full

time support since he is in an alternative setting, with supports all day, every day.

Adjustments

As for ways I can make the IEP more legally compliant, the only way I would suggest is

filling out the PENN Data sheet. From what I can tell, the IEP is fairly effective, so I don’t think

there is that much I would change. But if I had to change anything, I would maybe slim down the

number of goals. I would make it so that there are only 4 or 5 goals that we would hit really hard,

and then as he met them at more. I would also maybe add in some sort of socialization or

behavior goal. Not that his behavior is bad per se, I just know there are a few people he can’t sit

next to in class because they will pick at each other and set each other off. I would add this

because in the work force, he’ll have to work with people he doesn’t necessarily always get

along with.