An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a plan developed for U.S. public school students who need special education. It’s tailored to meet the unique needs of each child.

Navigate special education processes with a comprehensive timelines chart, detailing key steps from assessment to IEP development and review.

I’ve also answered many of the common questions I get about IEP timelines. And, if you go all the way to the bottom, we’ve gathered all the state regulations for all 50 states in one spreadsheet …

Here is a simple IEP timeline cheat sheet that outlines the steps involved in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process: Referral for evaluation: The initial stage of the IEP process …

Aug 1, 2021 · When referral is made within 30 days or less prior to the end of the regular school year, the IEP should be developed within 30 days after the start of the next school year.

The IEP, once created, should be started as soon as possible but no later than 30 calendar days after it was determined that the child qualified for special education services.

When parent of a special education student provides written request for an IEP that does not require assessment, the school must convene an IEP meeting within 30 calendar days

To ensure that students with disabilities are served appropriately and in a timely manner, specific legal timelines are in place in the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for …

There are different timelines for each type of IEP process, based on the applicable state and/or federal laws. IEP teams must convene at least one time per calendar year, on or before the …

Different parts of special education have different timelines. Below are the major events and amount of time you or a school has to get them done.