Implementation of Standards-based IEPs Has Been Pushed Back

The July 1, 2010 Special Education Procedures Manual and Documentation Guide describes standards-based IEPs and states that the these will be required for K-8 reading and math IEPs beginning on March 15, 2011. Please note that this requirement has been pushed back. K-8 reading and math IEPs that are written in the 2011-2012 school year will be the first that will need to meet the new requirements. Professional development is being planned for summer/early fall 2011 to assist IEP teams and special education teachers to write and implement standards-based IEPs. If you have any questions about this topic, please contact Ron Lorenz, Assistant Director of Special Education, at rlorenz@aea11.k12.ia.us or ext. 14504 or Grace Bargstadt, Director of Special Education, at gbargstadt@aea11.k12.ia.us or ext. 14360.