After a referral and evaluation, and a student has been found eligible for special education services, what must the team do next?
After a student has been found eligible for special education services, the team must develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the student. The IEP team, which includes the student's parents or guardians, teachers, and other relevant school staff, must work together to create a plan that outlines the student's educational goals, needed services and supports, and any necessary accommodations or modifications.
Once the IEP has been developed, the team must ensure that it is implemented and regularly reviewed and updated as needed. The team must also monitor the student's progress towards their goals and make any necessary adjustments to the IEP to ensure that the student is receiving the appropriate support and making meaningful progress in their education. Additionally, the team must communicate regularly with the student's parents or guardians to keep them informed of the student's progress and involve them in decision-making processes related to the student's education.