Individualized Education Program (IEP)
When a student is found eligible for special education and related
services, the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) will meet to create an
Individualized Education Program (IEP) that is designed to meet the student’s
unique needs. The IEP is a legal document and a written plan that details the
goals and objectives the student will be working on and the specialized
instruction, related services, and accommodations that the student needs to
benefit from their education. Parents are an equal part of the team that
develops the IEP and their participation in that process is of utmost importance.
Learning how and why IEPs are developed will help families effectively advocate
for appropriate services for their child. The Connecticut IEP form organizes these
components in sections. This toolkit is designed to help families understand how
these sections are developed and what they look like on the new (as of July 1, 2022)
Connecticut IEP form. Students who are found eligible for special education after
this date will have their IEP on this new form. For students who are currently on
IEPs, families can expect their child’s IEP to be on the new form at their next
annual or triennial review Planning and Placement Team meeting.
Click on the boxes below to learn more about the IEP and related forms.
