Individual Education Plan (Massachusetts)

Tool Search: Special Ed Documents

The Individual Education Plan is used to capture student special education plan information and match the required documentation provided by the state of Massachusetts. This document describes each editor, a description of each field on the editor, and any special considerations and instructions. For information on general functionality, navigation, and additional plan and evaluation features, see the core Plan and Evaluation Information article.

The current format of this document is the MA IEP 2024.2. Plan formats are selected in Plan Types.

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Editors marked as Not Needed do not print.

Plan Header (ADM-1)

The Education Plan editor includes general meeting and screening information and lists the dates associated with the plan, such as dates the plan is active.

This editor must be saved before entering data into other editors.

Screenshot of the Plan Header (ADM-1) Editor. Plan Header (ADM-1) Editor

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Field Description Validation
Meeting Type
Required

The type of plan discussed at the meeting. Options include:

  • Initial
  • Annual Review
  • Manifestation Meeting
  • Placement
  • Reevaluation
  • Reconvene
  • Transition Plan
  • Other
N/A
Specify Other
*Required
When applicable, the other reason for the meeting. *This field is available and required when Other is selected as the Meeting Type.
Date of Meeting
Required
The day of the meeting.

This field auto-populates with the date the plan is created.

Start Date
Required
The first day of the plan.

This field auto-populates with the date the plan is created.


End Date
Required
The last day of the plan.

This field auto-populates with a date one year minus one day from the entered Start Date.

Next Scheduled Annual Review Meeting
Required
The day a year in the future where the plan is reviewed. 

This field auto-populates with a date 365 minus one day from the Date of Meeting.

Next Scheduled Three-Year Reevaluation Meeting
Required
The day three years in the future where a reevaluation must take place.

When available, this field populates from the most recent locked OR unlocked Evaluation Meeting Date plus three years minus one day.

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Enrollment Information

The Enrollment Information editor reports Special Education information from the student's Enrollment.

In order to Complete this editor AND lock the document, the Refresh button on the Enrollment Editor must be clicked then saved.

Screenshot of the Enrollment Information (ADM-1) Editor. Enrollment Information (ADM-1) Editor

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Field Description Validation
Primary Disability
Required

The primary disability of the student. Options include:

  • 01: Intellectual
  • 02: Sensory/Hearing
  • 03: Communication
  • 04: Sensory/Vision
  • 05: Emotional
  • 06: Physical
  • 07: Health
  • 08: Specific Learning Disabilities
  • 09: Sensory/Deaf-Blind
  • 10: Multiple Disabilities
  • 11: Autism
  • 12: Neurological
  • 13: Developmental Delay

This field pulls from the Primary Disability field from the student's Enrollment record.


Ad hoc Inquiries: Learner Planning > Learning Plans > disability1


Secondary Disability

The second disability of the student, if applicable. Options include:

  • 01: Intellectual
  • 02: Sensory/Hearing
  • 03: Communication
  • 04: Sensory/Vision
  • 05: Emotional
  • 06: Physical
  • 07: Health
  • 08: Specific Learning Disabilities
  • 09: Sensory/Deaf-Blind
  • 10: Multiple Disabilities
  • 11: Autism
  • 12: Neurological
  • 13: Developmental Delay

This field pulls from the Secondary Disability field from the student's Enrollment record.


Ad hoc Inquiries: Learner Planning > Learning Plans > disability2


Tertiary Disability

The third disability of the student, if applicable. Options include:

  • 01: Intellectual
  • 02: Sensory/Hearing
  • 03: Communication
  • 04: Sensory/Vision
  • 05: Emotional
  • 06: Physical
  • 07: Health
  • 08: Specific Learning Disabilities
  • 09: Sensory/Deaf-Blind
  • 10: Multiple Disabilities
  • 11: Autism
  • 12: Neurological
  • 13: Developmental Delay

This field pulls from the Tertiary Disability field from the student's Enrollment record.


Ad hoc Inquiries: Learner Planning > Learning Plans > disability3


Special Ed Level of Need
Required

The level at which the student requires special education services. Options include:

  • 01: Low (<2 hrs Services/week)
  • 02: Low (2 hrs or more/week)
  • 03: Moderate
  • 04: High

This field populates from the Special Ed Level of Need field from the student's Enrollment record.

Special Ed Setting

The location where the student participates in the general education and/or special education program. Click the Click to expand link to view available options.

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  • 01: Previously enrolled in SPED, current year
  • 10: 6-21: Full < 21% Services Outside GE Class
  • 70: 6-21: Homebound/Hospital
  • 20: 6-21: Partial 21-60% Services Outside Class
  • 50: 6-21: Private Separate Day School
  • 90: 6-21: Public Residential Institutional Facility
  • 41: 6-21: Public Separate Day School
  • 60: 6-21: Residential School
  • 40: 6-21: Substantial Separation 60%<Services
  • 05: 3-5: GE Student Role Model in PreK Classes
  • 46: 3-5: Home
  • 42: 3-5: Private Separate Day School
  • 45: 3-5: Public Residential Institutional Facility
  • 38: 3-5: Public Separate Day School
  • 34: 3-5: <10 hrs EC, >50% IEP
  • 30: 3-5: 10+ hrs EC, <51% IEP
  • 31: 3-5: 10+ hrs EC, >50% IEP
  • 32: 3-5: <10 hrs EC, <51% IEP
  • 44: 3-5: Residential Facility
  • 48: 3-5: Service Provider Location
  • 36: 3-5: Substantially Separate Class

This field populates from the Special Ed Setting field from the student's Enrollment record.
Eval Results
*Required

The results of the student's evaluation to determine their eligibility to receive special education services. Options include:

  • 00: Not SPED Student - No Evaluation Current Year
  • 01: Continuing SPED - No Eval Current Year
  • 02: Initial Eval - Not Eligible
  • 03: Re-Eval - No Longer Eligible
  • 04: Init Eval - Eligible Instruction w/wo Services
  • 05: Init Eval - Eligible Related Services Only
  • 06: Re-Eval - Eligible Instruction w/wo Services
  • 07: Re-Eval - Eligible Related Services Only
  • 08: Init Eval in Process
  • 09: Evaluated and Eligible for Srvc/Parents Declined
*This field is required to Save the editor.

This field pulls from the Eval Results field from the student's Enrollment record.

Ad hoc inquiries: evalResults
School District Cycle

The day cycle for the school district.

This field pulls in the highest sequence number from the Period Setup tool from the calendar associated with the student's Enrollment.
Specify Other
*Required
The other school district cycle. *This field is available and required when Other is selected from School District Cycle.
Building Minutes
Required
The total number of minutes of school a building has or the length of a school day or school week, depending on the calculation used. This field pulls in from the School Day (instructional minutes) field from the Calendar associated with the student's Enrollment.
Grade The student's grade level. This field auto-populates from the selected Enrollment record upon Refresh.
Assigned School Information (Complete after a placement has been made)
School Name The name of the school associated with the student's Enrollment record. This field auto-populates from the selected Enrollment record upon Refresh.
School Phone The phone number of the school associated with the student's Enrollment record. This field auto-populates from the selected Enrollment record upon Refresh.
School Address The address of the school associated with the student's Enrollment record. This field auto-populates from the selected Enrollment record upon Refresh.
Cost-Shared Placement

Indicates this school is a cost-shared location. Options are Yes or No.

N/A
Specify Agency
Required
The agency associated with the placement. This field is available and required when Yes is selected from the Cost Shared Placement field.
District Information
This section is read-only.
District Number The district number associated with the Enrolled school.

This field auto-populates from the selected Enrollment record upon Refresh (District Information > State District Number).

District Name The district name associated with the Enrolled school.

This field auto-populates from the selected Enrollment record upon Refresh (District Information > Name).

District Address The district address associated with the Enrolled school.

This field auto-populates from the selected Enrollment record upon Refresh (District Information > Address).

District Phone The district phone number associated with the Enrolled school.

This field auto-populates from the selected Enrollment record upon Refresh (District Information > Phone).

Comes from Sys Admin > Resources > District

District SPED Address The district special education address associated with the Enrolled school.

This field auto-populates from the selected Enrollment record upon Refresh (District Information > District SPED Address).

District SPED Phone The district special education phone associated with the Enrolled school.

This field auto-populates from the selected Enrollment record upon Refresh (District Information > District SPED Phone).

MA Enrollment Validation A validation to ensure the Refresh button has been used. In order to lock the document, the Refresh button on the Enrollment Editor must be clicked.

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Student Information

The Student Information editor displays basic information about the student such as demographic information. This is a read-only editor.  

The Refresh button retrieves a fresh copy of data from the student's record from Census. See the General Information section for additional information.

This editor cannot be placed in a Not Needed status.

Screenshot of the Student Information (ADM-1) Editor. Student Information (ADM-1) Editor

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Field Description Validation
Last Name The student's last name. This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.

Demographics > Last Name


identity.lastName

First Name The student's first name. This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.

Demographics > First Name


identity.firstName

Middle Name The student's middle name. This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.

Demographics > Middle Name


identity.middleName

Suffix The student's suffix.

This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.


Demographics > Suffix Name


identity.suffix

Age The student's age.

This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.


Birthdate The student's date of birth.

This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.


Demographics > Birth Date


identity.birthDate

Gender The student's gender. This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.

Demographics > Gender


identity.gender

Federal Designation The student's federal designated ethnicity. This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.

Demographics > Race/Ethnicity > Federal Designation

identity.federalRaces
Federal Race(s) The student's race(s). This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.

Demographics > Race/Ethnicity > Race(s)

identity.raceEthnicity1-5
Race, Ethnicity (state) The student's state designated race/ethnicity. This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.

Demographics > Race/Ethnicity > Race/Ethnicity

identity.raceEthnicity
Student Primary Language The student's home primary language. This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.

Demographics > Language At Home


identity.homePrimaryLanguage

Language of Instruction
Required
The language the student is to receive instruction.

N/A

Address

The student's address.


This field becomes a dropdown when more than one address exists for the student. The primary household displays by default.

Household Address Information tool


address.number; address.street; address.tag; address.prefix; address.dir; address.apt; address.city; address.state; address.zip


Home Telephone The student's phone number. This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.

Household Phone & Address(es) > Phone
LASID The student's local ID number. This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.

Demographics > Student Number

identity.studentNumber
SASID The student's state ID number. This field auto-populates from student's Demographics record when Education Plan is saved and each time Refresh is clicked.

Demographics > State ID Number
If 18 or older

The student's decision making determination when they are 18 years old or older. Options include:

  • Acting on Own Behalf
  • Shared Decision Making
  • Delegate Decision Making
N/A
Specify Court Appointed Guardian The name of the court appointed guardian of the student. N/A
Case Manager Information
Name The name of the student's case manager. This field auto-populates with active Case Manager Name from Team Members tool.

Special Ed Team Members > Name

teamMember.firstName
teamMember.lastName
Title The role of the student's case manager. This field auto-populates with active Case Manager Title from Team Members tool.

Special Ed Team Members > Title

teamMember.title
Phone The phone number of the case manager. This field auto-populates with active Case Manager Work Phone from Team Members tool.

Special Ed Team Members > Work Phone

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Parent/Guardian Information

The Parent/Guardian Information editor populates based on the guardian checkbox on the student's Relationships tool. The editor includes Demographics information for the student's guardian.

Parent/guardians are pulled in from the Relationships tool. Only parent/guardians with a sequence number of 1 or 2 print. 

The Remove button next to each parent/guardian can be used to remove a parent/guardian from the IEP. 

The Refresh button retrieves a new copy of parent/guardians' data. This also returns any accidentally deleted people. Manually entered fields do not change when the refresh button is clicked. The user must Save after clicking Refresh to capture changes.

This editor cannot be placed in a Not Needed status.

Screenshot of the Parent/Guardian Information Editor.Parent/Guardian Information Editor

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Field Description Validation
Last Name The last name of the parent/guardian.

This is part of the header for the guardian.


Demographics > Last Name


identity.lastName

First Name The first name of the parent/guardian.

This is part of the header for the guardian.


Demographics > First Name


identity.firstName

Middle Name The suffix of the parent/guardian.

This is part of the header for the guardian.


Demographics > Middle Name


identity.middleName

Suffix The suffix of the parent/guardian.

This is part of the header for the guardian.


Demographics > Suffix 


identity.suffix

Relationship The relationship between the student and guardian. This is part of the header for the guardian.

Relationships > Relationships

planGuardian.relationship
Print Sequence The print order of the parent/guardian(s) on the IEP. When no Sequence is selected, parent/guardian(s) print in the order displayed in the UI.

When any Sequences are selected, parent/guardian(s) with a sequence number print in the order defined, then un-sequenced parent/guardian(s) print at the bottom.
Address The address of the guardian's home.

When multiple addresses exist, this field becomes a dropdown selection.
This field auto-populates from the guardian's Census record when the plan is saved and each time the Refresh button is clicked.

Households Information > Address Info

address.number; address.street; address.tag; address.prefix; address.dir; address.apt; address.city; address.state; address.zip
Home Phone The home phone number of the guardian. This field auto-populates from the guardian's Census record when the plan is saved and each time the Refresh button is clicked.

Households Information > Household Phone & Address(es) > Phone

contact.homePhone
Work Phone The work phone number of the guardian. This field auto-populates from the guardian's Census record when the plan is saved and each time the Refresh button is clicked.

Demographics > Personal Contact Information > Work Phone

contact.workPhone
Cell Phone The cell phone number of the guardian. This field auto-populates from the guardian's Census record when the plan is saved and each time the Refresh button is clicked.

Demographics > Personal Contact Information > Cell Phone

contact.cellPhone
Email The email address of the guardian. This field auto-populates from the guardian's Census record when the plan is saved and each time the Refresh button is clicked.

Demographics > Personal Contact Information > Email

contact.email
Home Primary Language The language spoken at the guardian's home. This field auto-populates from the guardian's Census record when the plan is saved and each time the Refresh button is clicked.

Demographics > Person Information > Home Language

identity.homePrimaryLanguage
Parent Preferred Mode of Communication The manner in which the parent/guardian wants to be communicated. Options include:
  • Phone
  • Email
  • Messaging App
  • Other
N/A
Specify Other
*Required
The other manner of communication. *This field is available and required when Other is selected as the Parent Preferred Mode of Communication field.

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Student and Parent Concerns

The Student and Parent Concerns editor is used to document any concerns about the student's education from the student and/or parent/guardian(s). The text area for What concern(s) do you want this IEP to address? has a maximum of 6000 characters. This editor cannot be placed in a Not Needed status. 

Screenshot of the Student and Parent Concerns Editor. Student and Parent Concerns Editor

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Student and Team Vision

The Student and Team Vision editor is used to document the student's goals as well as their Team's goals for the student.

Screenshot of the Student and Team Vision Editor.Student and Team Vision Editor

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Field Description Validation
Student's Vision (ages 3-13)

The following fields are available and required when the student's age is between 3-14 years during the plan start and end dates.

This year, I want to learn
*Required
A text area used to describe the student's goals  during the year.

*This field is required in order to Complete the editor.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

By the time I finish
*Required

Indicates the school level of the student. Options are Elementary School or Middle School.

*This field is required in order to Complete the editor.


I want to
*Required
A text area used to describe the student's goals for the student's school time.

*This field is required in order to Complete the editor.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Student's Vision/Postsecondary Goals(required for ages 14-22, may be complete earlier if appropriate)
The following fields are available and required when the student's age is 13 years old, but turning 14 during the plan start and end dates.
While I am in high school, I want to
*Required
A text area used to describe the student's goals for the student's high school time.

*This field is required in order to Complete the editor.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

After I finish high school, my education or training plans are
*Required
A text area used to describe the student's post education education or training goals for the student.

*This field is required in order to Complete the editor.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

After I finish high school, my employment plans are
*Required
A text area used to describe the student's post education employment goals for the student.

*This field is required in order to Complete the editor.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

After I finish high school, my independent living plans are
*Required
A text area used to describe the student's post education independent living goals for the student.

*This field is required in order to Complete the editor.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Additional Team Vision Ideas
In response to the student's vision, this year The team's vision for the student's year based on their goals.

*This field is required in order to Complete the editor.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

In response to the student's vision, in 5 years The team's vision for the student in five years based on their goals.

*This field is required in order to Complete the editor.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

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Student Profile

The Student Profile editor documents the student's disability, English Learner status, and need for Assistive Technology. 

This editor cannot be placed in a Not Needed status.

Selecting Autism or Sensory Impairment on this editor makes certain fields on other editors required. 

Screenshot of the Student Profile Editor.Student Profile Editor

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Field Description Validation
Student Profile
The student is identified as having the following disability or disabilities. Include all that apply.
Required

The student's suspected disability. Options include:

  • Autism
  • Communication Impairment
  • Developmental Delay (ages 3-9)
  • Emotional Impairment
  • Health Impairment
  • Intellectual Impairment
  • Neurological Impairment
  • Physical Impairment
  • Sensory Impairment
    • Hearing
    • Vision
    • Deaf-Blind
  • Specific Learning Disability

When Sensory Impairment is selected, the following fields are available and and at least one selection is required:

  • Hearing
  • Vision
  • Deaf-Blind
English Learner
Has the student been identified as an English learner?
Required

Indicates the student is an English Learner. Options are Yes or No.

N/A
If yes, describe the student's English Learner Education program, English as a Second Language services, and progress toward English language proficiency benchmarks
*Required
A text field used to describe the student's program, services, and progress toward English Proficiency benchmarks.

*This field is available and required when Yes is selected for the English Learner question.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.


Identify any language needs and consider how they related to the student's IEP
*Required
A text field used to describe the student's language needs and the impacts on the student's IEP.

*This field is available and required when Yes is selected for the English Learner question.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Assistive Technology
Does the student require assistive technology devices or services?
*Required

Indicates the student requires assistive technology. Options are Yes or No.

*This field is required to complete the editor.
If yes, this will need to be addressed in the following sections of the IEP
*Required

Indicates the section of the IEP where the assistive technology needs of the student is documented. Options include:

  • Accommodations/Modifications
  • Goals/Objectives
  • Service Delivery Grid
  • Additional Information
*This field is available and required in order to complete the editor when Yes is selected for the "Does the student require assistive technology devices or services? question."

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PLAAFP: Academics

The Academic Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance editor is used to document the students academic level and needs.

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Field Description Validation
Present Levels of Academic and Functional Performance: Academics

Briefly describe current academic performance.

*Required

The area of performance. Options include:

  • English Language Arts
  • History and Social Sciences
  • Math
  • Science, Technology and Engineering

*This field is required to complete the editor.


Multiple options can be selected. 

Describe current academic performance

*Required

A text area used to describe the student's current academic performance.

*This field is required to complete the editor.


Strengths, interest areas and preferences
*Required
The student's strengths, interests, and preferences.

*This field is required to complete the editor.


Impact of student's disability on involvement and progress in the general education curriculum or appropriate preschool activities
*Required
A text area used to describe how the student's disability impacts their progress towards the general education curriculum or preschool activities.

*This field is required to complete the editor.

Autism-Specific Question

Does the student have needs resulting from the disability that impact progress in the general curriculum, including social and emotional development

*Required

Indicates the student has needs resulting from their disability that impacts their progress towards the curriculum. Options are Yes or No.

*This field is available and required to Complete the editor when Autism is selected as the Primary Disability on the Student Profile editor.
If yes, this need will be addressed in the following sections of the IEP
*Required

Indicates the area of the plan where the needs are documented. Options include:

  • Accommodations/Modifications
  • Goals/Objectives
  • Services Delivery Grid
  • Additional Information
*This field is available and required when Autism is selected as the Primary Disability on the Student Profile editor AND Yes is selected for the previous question.

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PLAAFP: Behavior/Social/Emotional

The Behavior/Social/Emotional Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance editor is used to document the students behavior/social/emotional level and needs.

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Field Description Validation
Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Behavioral/Social/Emotional

Briefly describe current behavioral/social/emotional performance

*Required

A text area used to describe the student's current behavioral/social/emotional performance.

*This field is required to complete the editor.

Strengths, interest areas, and preferences
*Required
The student's strengths, interests, and preferences.

*This field is required to complete the editor.

Impact of student's disability on involvement and progress in the general education curriculum or appropriate preschool activities
*Required
A text area used to describe how the student's disability impacts their progress towards the general education curriculum or preschool activities.

*This field is required to complete the editor.

Bullying
Describe any disability-related skills and proficiencies the student needs in order to avoid and respond to bullying, harassment, or teasing. This section must be complete for students who have a disability that affects social skills development; students vulnerable to bullying, harassment, or teasing; and students with autism. A text area used to describe any disability-related skills and proficiencies the student needs in order to avoid and respond to bullying, harassment, or teasing. N/A
Specify how these needs, if any will be addressed in the IEP. A text area used to describe how these needs are addressed in this plan. N/A
Autism-Specific Questions
*This card and associated questions are available and required in order to Complete the editor when Autism is selected as the Primary Disability on the Student Profile editor.
Does the student require any positive behavioral interventions, strategies, and supports to address their behavioral difficulties resulting from autism spectrum disorder?
*Required

Indicates the student requires positive strategies to address behavioral difficulties. Options are Yes or No.

N/A
Does the student need to develop social interaction skills and proficiencies?
*Required

Indicates the student needs to develop social interaction skills. Options are Yes or No.

N/A
Does the student have needs related to changes in environment or to daily routines?
*Required

Indicates the student has needs related to changes in their environment or daily routines. Options are Yes or No.

N/A
Does the student have needs related to repetitive activities and movements?
*Required

Indicates the student has needs related to repetitive activities and movements. Options are Yes or No.

N/A
Does the student have needs resulting from their unusual responses to sensory experiences?
*Required

Indicates the student has needs related to their responses to sensory experiences. Options are Yes or No.

N/A
If yes to any of the above, these needs will be addressed in the following section(s) of the IEP
*Required

The editor in which the above needs are address in this plan. Options are:

  • Accommodations/Modifications
  • Goals/Objectives
  • Services Delivery Grid
  • Additional Information
*This field is available and required to Complete the editor when Autism is selected as the Primary Disability on the Student Profile editor AND Yes is selected from ONE or more of the questions above.

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PLAAFP: Communication

The Communication Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance editor is used to document the students communication level and needs.

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Field Description Validation
Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Communication
Briefly describe current communication performance
*Required
A description of the student's current communication performance.

*This field is required to complete the editor.


Strengths, interest areas, and preferences A description of the student's strengths, interest areas, and preferences.

*This field is required to complete the editor.

Impact of student's disability on involvement and progress in the general education curriculum or appropriate preschool activities A description of the impact of the student's disability on the student's progress towards the general education curriculum/preschool activities.

*This field is required to complete the editor.


Does the student require the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)? Consider any AAC needs for non-speaking students or those with limited speech.

Indicates the student requires the use of augmentative and alternative communication. Options are Yes or No.

*This field is required to complete the editor.
If yes, describe how the Team will address the student's needs (including acquiring, designing, customizing, maintaining, repairing, and/or replacing AAC device/system).
*Required

Options include:

  • The student needs an AAC device/system at school.
  • The student needs an AAC device/system at home or in other non-school settings to receive a free appropriate public education.
  • The student needs training and/or technical assistance to use the AAC device/system.
  • The student's family needs training and/or technical assistance concerning the AAC device/system.
  • Educators, other professionals, employers, or others who work with the student need training and/or technical assistance concerning the AAC device/system.

*This field is available and required when Yes is selected above.


Multiple options may be selected.

These needs will be addressed in the following section(s) of the IEP
*Required

The needs addressed in the IEP. Options include:

  • Accommodations/Modifications
  • Goals/Objectives
  • Services Delivery Grid
  • Additional Information
*This field is available and required when Yes is selected above.
Autism-Specific Question
Does the student have needs in the areas of verbal and nonverbal communication, including but not limited to those identified in assistive technology/AAC evaluation(s)?
*Required

Indicates the student has needs in verbal/nonverbal communication. Options are Yes or No.

*This field is available and required when Autism is selected as the Primary Disability on the Student Profile editor.
If yes, these needs will be addressed in the following section(s) of the IEP
*Required

Options include:

  • Accommodations/Modifications
  • Goals/Objectives
  • Services Delivery Grid
  • Additional Information
*This field is available and required when Autism is selected as the Primary Disability on the Student Profile editor AND Yes is selected from one of the above questions.

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PLAAFP: Additional Areas

The Additional Area Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance editor is used to document the students additional areas level and needs.

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Field Description Validation
Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Additional Areas

Additional Areas, as Applicable (such as activities of daily living, health, hearing, motor, sensory, and vision)

*Required

A description of the student's current performance in other areas.

*This field is required to complete the editor.

Strengths, interest areas, and preferences
*Required
A description of the student's strengths, interest areas, and preferences.

*This field is required to complete the editor.

Impact of student's disability on involvement and progress in the general education curriculum or appropriate preschool activities
*Required
A description of the impact of the student's disability on the student's progress towards the general education curriculum/preschool activities.

*This field is required to complete the editor.

Deaf or Hard of Hearing
The student is deaf or hard of hearing Indicates the student is deaf or hard of hearing. *This field is available when Sensory > Hearing OR Sensory > Deaf-Blind is selected as the student's disability on the Student Profile editor.
Their language and communication needs will be addressed in the following section(s) of the IEP

The area of the IEP where the student's language/communication needs are addressed. Options include:

  • Accommodations/Modifications
  • Goals/Objectives
  • Services Delivery Grid
  • Additional Information
*This field is available and required in order to Complete the editor when The student is deaf or hard of hearing checkbox is marked.
Blind or Visually Impaired - including Cortical Visual Impairment
Braille is needed Indicates the student requires the use of Braille. 

*This field is available when Sensory > Vision OR Sensory > Deaf-Blind is selected as the student's disability on the Student Profile editor.

Braille is needs will be addressed in the following section(s) of the IEP

The area of the IEP where the student's Braille needs are addressed. Options include:

  • Accommodations/Modifications
  • Goals/Objectives
  • Services Delivery Grid
  • Additional Information
This field is available when the Braille checkbox is marked.
Screen readers or assistive technology is needed Indicates the student requires screen readers or assistive technology. *This field is available when Sensory > Vision OR Sensory > Deaf-Blind is selected as the student's disability on the Student Profile editor.
Screen readers or other assistive technology needs will be addressed in the following section(s) of the IEP

The area of the IEP where the student's assistive technology needs are addressed. Options include:

  • Accommodations/Modifications
  • Goals/Objectives
  • Services Delivery Grid
  • Additional Information
This field is available when the Screen reader checkbox is marked.
Orientation and mobility services are needed Indicates the student requires orientation and mobility services are needed. *This field is available when Sensory > Vision OR Sensory > Deaf-Blind is selected as the student's disability on the Student Profile editor.
Orientation and mobility services needs will be addressed in the following section(s) of the IEP

The area of the IEP where the student's mobility services needs are addressed. Options include:

  • Accommodations/Modifications
  • Goals/Objectives
  • Services Delivery Grid
  • Additional Information
This field is available when the Orientation and mobility services are needed checkbox is marked.

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Postsecondary Education Planning

The Postsecondary Education Planning editor is used to describe the student's postsecondary education plans and needs.

Screenshot of the Postsecondary Education Planning Editor.Postsecondary Education Planning Editor

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Field Description Validation
Postsecondary Transition

Education/training


A description of the student current education/training performance. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
Education/training: Strengths, interest areas, and preferences A description of the student's strengths, interest areas, and preferences. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
Education/training: Impact of student's disability on involvement in the general education curriculum and/or specific area of postsecondary transition. A description of the impact of the student's disability on their involvement in the general education curriculum/postsecondary transition area. This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Employment


A description of the student current employment performance. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
Employment: Strengths, interest areas, and preferences A description of the student's strengths, interest areas, and preferences. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
Employment: Impact of student's disability on involvement in the general education curriculum and/or specific area of postsecondary transition. A description of the impact of the student's disability on their involvement in the general education curriculum/postsecondary transition area. This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Community experiences/postschool independent living, if applicable


A description of the student current community/experience/postschool independent living performance. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
Community experiences/postschool independent living: Strengths, interest areas, and preferences A description of the student's strengths, interest areas, and preferences. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
Community experiences/postschool independent living: Impact of student's disability on involvement in the general education curriculum and/or specific area of postsecondary transition. A description of the impact of the student's disability on their involvement in the general education curriculum/postsecondary transition area. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
The identified areas of postsecondary transition will be addressed in the following section(s) of the IEP

Options include:

  • Accommodations/Modifications
  • Goals/Objectives
  • Services Delivery Grid
  • Additional Information
N/A
Projected date of graduation/program completion The student's projected date of graduation/program completion. N/A
Projected type of completion document

The type of completion document. Options include:

  • Diploma
  • Certificate of attainment
  • Other completion document
N/A
Specify other completion document
*Required
The other type of completion document.

*This field is available and required when Other is selected above.


This field is limited to 150 characters.

Planned Course of Study
Side Panel
School Year
Required 
The school year when the course takes place. N/A
Grade
Required 
The grade in which the student takes the course. N/A
Course of Study
Required 
Options include:
  • Actual Courses
  • Potential Courses
N/A

What requirements does the student need to meet to receive the type of completion document above? The requirements needed for the student to receive their completion document. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
What is the student's current status regarding meeting those requirements? The student's current status regarding meeting those requirements. This field is limited to 8000 characters.

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Community and Interagency Connections

The Community and Interagency Connections editor is used to document all agencies responsible for providing services for the student.

Screenshot of the Community and Interagency Connections List Screen.Community and Interagency Connections List Screen

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Community and Interagency Connections List Screen

Column Name Description
Padlock Icon The user currently editing the record.
Agency The agency responsible.
School Liaison The person coordinating between the school and the agency.
Support Provided The type of support provided.

Community and Interagency Connections Detail Screen

Select an existing record or click New to view the detail screen.

Screenshot of the Community and Interagency Connections Detail Screen.Community and Interagency Connections Detail Screen

Field Description Validation

Agency

The agency responsible. This field is limited to 200 characters.

Role and contact information of school staff who will be the liaison to the agency

The person coordinating between the school and the agency. This field is limited to 200 characters.
Description of Support Provided The type of support provided. This field is limited to 200 characters.

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Transfer of Rights to Student

The Transfer of Rights to Student editor is used to document whether or not the student turns 17 during the timeframe of the IEP.

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Field Description
Is the student 17 or will they turn 17 during the timeframe of this IEP?

Indicates the student is 17 or will turn 17 during the timeframe of the IEP. Options are Yes or No.

On what date was the student provided with the notice of transfer of rights and a copy of procedural safeguards concerning special education rights? The date the student was provided the notice of transfer of rights and a copy of the procedural safeguards documentation.
On what date was the parent(s) provided with notice of transfer of rights and a copy of procedural safeguards concerning special education rights? The date the parent/guardian(s) were provided the notice of transfer of rights and a copy of the procedural safeguards documentation.

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Decision-Making Options for Student

The Decision Making Options for Student editor is used to document the student's decision determination when the student is 18 or older.

Screenshot of the Decision-Making Options for Student Editor.Decision-Making Options for Student Editor

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Field Description Validation
Complete for student who has turned 18.Please indicate the decision-making option that the student or court-appointed legal guardian has selected.

Options include:

  • The student will make their own decisions.
  • The student will share decision-making with their parent, caregiver, or other adult.
  • The student has delegated decision-making to their parent, caregiver, or other adult.
  • A court has appointed a legal guardian for the student who will make educational decisions.
Only one checkbox may be selected.
Individual with who the student will share decision-making The person who shares decision-making with the student.

*This field is available and required when The student will share decision-making is marked.


This field is limited to 100 characters.

Individual with whom the student has delegated decision-making The person delegated to make decisions for the student.

*This field is available and required when The student will delegate decision-making is marked.


This field is limited to 100 characters.

Name of court-appointed legal guardian The name of the court-appointed legal guardian for the student.

*This field is available and required when The student will delegate decision-making is marked.


This field is limited to 100 characters.

Date of determination The date the determination was made. N/A

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Transition to Adult Service Agency(ies)

The Transition to Adult Service Agency(ies) editor documents whether the student is within two years of exiting special education services.

Screenshot of the Transition to Adult Service Agency(ies) Editor.Transition to Adult Service Agency(ies) Editor

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Field Description Validation
Is the student within 2 years of exiting special education services?

Indicates the student is within two years of exiting special education services. Options are Yes or No.

N/A
If yes, has the Team discussed whether the student meets the criteria for a 688 referral?
*Required

Indicates the team discussed whether or not the student meets criteria for a 688 referral. Options are Yes or No.

*This field is available and required when Yes is selected above.

Has a 688 referral been submitted for this student?

Indicates a 688 referral has been submitted. Options are Yes or No.

N/A
If so, date the 688 referral was submitted The date the 688 referral was submitted. *This field is available and required when Yes is selected above.
If so, date the 688 referral will be submitted The date the 688 referral is to be submitted. *This field is available and required when No is selected above.
If yes, please identify the agency to which referral was made The agency who received the referral. This field is limited to 100 characters.

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Accommodations and Modifications

The Accommodations and Modifications editor documents any changes the student requires to participate in the general education curriculum.

At least one accommodation is required in order to Complete the editor.

Screenshot of the Accommodations/Modifications List Screen.Accommodations/Modifications List Screen

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Accommodations and Modifications List Screen

Column Name Description Validation
Padlock Icon The user currently editing the record. N/A
Type of Accommodation/Modification The type of accommodation or modification. N/A
Location The location of the accommodation or modification. Displays the first 100 characters.
Description of Accommodation/Modification The description of the accommodation or modification. Displays the first 100 characters.

Accommodations and Modification Detail Screen

Select an existing record or click New to view the detail screen.

Screenshot of the Accommodations/Modifications Detail Screen.Accommodations/Modifications Detail Screen

Field Description Validation

Accommodation or Modification

Options are Accommodation or Modification.

N/A
Type of accommodation

The type of accommodation. Options include:

  • Presentation of Instruction
  • Response
  • Timing and/or Scheduling
  • Setting and/or Environment

This is a state-defined/hard coded list. Displays when an Accommodation is selected from the Accommodation or Modification dropdown.

Location of accommodation

The location of the accommodation. Options include:

  • Classroom accommodations
  • Nonacademic settings
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Community/workplace

This is a state-defined/hard coded list. Displays when an Accommodation is selected from the Accommodation or Modification dropdown.


Describe accommodation(s) A description of the accommodation(s).

This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Type of modification

The type of modification. Options include:

  • Content
  • Instruction
  • Student Output

This is a state-defined/hard coded list. Displays when an Accommodation is selected from the Accommodation or Modification dropdown.


Location of modification

The location of the modification. Options include:

  • Classroom modifications
  • Nonacademic settings
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Community/workplace

This is a state-defined/hard coded list. Displays when an Accommodation is selected from the Accommodation or Modification dropdown.


Describe modification(s) A description of the modification(s).

This field is limited to 8000 characters.

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State/Districtwide & Alternate Assessments

The State or District-Wide Assessment editor includes types of assessments and the subjects in which the student receives accommodations.

Screenshot of the State and/or Districtwide Assessment/Alternate Assessment Editor.State and/or Districtwide Assessment/Alternate Assessment Editor

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Field Description Validation

Identify the state or districtwide assessments planned during the IEP period.

The state or districtwide assessments planned during the IEP period.

The Template Bank for this field is called Plan - Assessments.

This field is limited to 8000 characters.
How does the student participate in state and/or districtwide assessments?

Options include:

  • The student participates in on-demand assessment with no accommodations under routine conditions in all content areas
  • The student participates in on-demand assessment with accommodations
N/A
English Language Arts

A text area used to describe the English Language Arts assessment.

The Template Bank for this field is called Plan - Assessment - ELA.

This field is limited to 8000 characters.
Math

A text area used to describe the Math assessment.


The Template Bank for this field is called Plan - Assessment - Math.

This field is limited to 8000 characters.
Science

A text area used to describe the Science assessment.

The Template Bank for this field is called Plan - Assessment - Science.

This field is limited to 8000 characters.
Other

A text area used to describe the Other assessment.

The Template Bank for this field is called Plan - Assessment - Other.

This field is limited to 8000 characters.
The student participates in state and/or districtwide alternate assessment(s). Indicates the student participates in state and/or districtwide alternate assessments. N/A
Alternate assessment for English Language Arts needed Indicates the student participates in an alternate assessment for English Language Arts. N/A

Explanation for English Language Arts

*Required

An explanation for why the student participates in an alternate assessment for English Language Arts.

*This field is available and required when "Alternate assessment for English Language Arts is needed" is selected.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Alternate assessment for Math needed

Indicates the student participates in an alternate assessment for Math.

N/A

Explanation for Math

*Required


An explanation for why the student participates in an alternate assessment for Math.

*This field is available and required when "Alternate assessment for Math is needed" is selected.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Alternate assessment for Science needed

Indicates the student participates in an alternate assessment for Science.

N/A

Explanation for Alternate Science

*Required


An explanation for why the student participates in an alternate assessment for Science.

*This field is available and required when "Alternate assessment for Science is needed" is selected.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Alternate assessment for ACCESS for ELLs needed

Indicates the student participates in an alternate assessment for ACCESS for ELLs.

N/A

Explanation for Alternate ACCESS for ELLs

*Required

An explanation for why the student participates in an alternate assessment for Math.

*This field is available and required when "Alternate assessment for ACCESS for ELLs is needed" is selected.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

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Measurable Annual Goals

The Measurable Annual Goals editor lists the goals associated with the IEP, each including the student's current abilities and the goal to be reached within the scope of the IEP.

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Measurable Annual Goals List Screen

Column Name Description
Padlock Icon The user currently editing the record.
Sequence The order of the record.
Measurable Annual Goal The name of the goal.

Measurable Annual Goals Detail Screen

Select an existing record or click New to view the detail screen.

Screenshot of the Measurable Annual Goals Detail Screen.Measurable Annual Goals Detail Screen

Field Description Validation
Measurable Annual Goals
Sequence Number
Required
The order of the record. N/A
Goal Area
Required
The goal area.

This field is limited to 100 characters.


Baseline

The student's current level. This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Annual Goal/Target

The skill the student wishes to obtain by the end of the IEP. This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Criteria

The measurement for attaining the goal. This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Method

The method for measuring progress. This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Schedule

The frequency of measuring progress. This field is limited to 8000 characters.

Person(s) Responsible

The person responsible for progress. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
Objectives
Sequence Number The order of the record. N/A

Short-term objectives and/or benchmarks

The intermediate steps between the baseline and the annual goal. This field is limited to 8000 characters.

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Schedule of Progress Reporting

The text field on this editor is limited to 8000 characters.

Screenshot of the Schedule of Progress Reporting Editor.Schedule of Progress Reporting Editor

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Participation in General Education Setting

The Participation in General Education Setting editor documents the extent to which the student participates in a general education setting.

This editor cannot be placed in a Not Needed status.

Screenshot of the Participation in General Education Setting Editor.Participation in General Education Setting Editor

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Field Description Validation
Can the student's educational needs be met in the general education setting, with or without the use of supplementary aids and services?
Required

Indicates the student's needs are met in a general education setting with or without supplementary aids and services. Options are Yes or No.

N/A
If no, provide an explanation of the extent to which the student will not participate in general education. Include a description of the specific supplementary aids and services considered before determining that the student would be removed from a general education class or activity.
*Required
An explanation as to the extent to which the student will not participate in a general education setting.  *This field is available and required when No is selected above.

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Consultation Services Grid A

The Consultation Services Grid A editor is used to document the consultation services the student requires.

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Consultation Services Grid A List Screen

Column Name Description
Padlock Icon The user currently editing the record.
Goal Number(s) The number of the goal.
Type of Service The type of service.
Location The location of the service.
Start Date The first day of service.
End Date The last day of service.

Consultation Services Grid A Detail Screen

Select an existing record or click New to view the detail screen.

Screenshot of the Consultation Services Detail Screen.Consultation Services Detail Screen

Consultation Services
Addresses Goals The goal addressed by the special education services. This field populates with the goals entered in the Measurable Annual Goals editor.
Type of Service
Required

The type of service.


The values available in this dropdown are set up using the Special Ed Services tool.
Service Provider
Required

The service provider of the service.


The values available in this dropdown are set up using the Special Ed Service Position tool.
Location
Required
The location of the service. N/A
Duration and Frequency
Start Date
Required
The first day of the service.

This auto-populates with the Start Date entered on the Education Plan editor.

End Date
Required
The last day of the service.

This auto-populates with the End Date entered on the Education Plan editor.

Amount of Time
Required
The amount of time for the service. N/A
Frequency
Required
The frequency of service. N/A
Per Day Cycle
Required

The per day cycle of the service. Options include:

  • 4 day cycle
  • 5 day cycle
  • 6 day cycle
  • 10 day cycle
  • Other
N/A
Specify Other
*Required
The other per day cycle of the service. *This field is available and required when Other is selected from the Per Day Cycle dropdown.

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Special Education Services

The Special Education Services editor is used to document the special education services the student requires.

Services with a "General Education Classroom" Setting always print in the Table B: Special Education and Related Services in General Education Classroom section, regardless of the editor into which this service was entered.

Services with an "Other Setting" Setting always print in the Table C: Special Education and Related Services in Other Settings section, regardless of the editor into which this service was entered.

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Special Education Services List Screen

Column Name Description
Padlock Icon The user currently editing the record.
Goal Number(s) The number of the goal.
Type of Service The type of service.
Location The location of the service.
Start Date The first day of service.
End Date The last day of service.

Special Education Services Detail Screen

Select an existing record or click New to view the detail screen.

Screenshot of the Special Education Services Detail Screen.Special Education Services Detail Screen

Field Description Validation
Special Education Services
Addresses Goals The goal addressed by the special education services. This field populates with the goals entered in the Measurable Annual Goals editor.
Type of Service
Required

The type of service.


The values available in this dropdown are set up using the Special Ed Services tool.
Service Provider
Required

The service provider of the service.


The values available in this dropdown are set up using the Special Ed Service Position tool.
Location
Required
The location of the service. N/A
Setting
Required
Options are General Education Classroom or Other Settings. N/A
Duration and Frequency
Start Date
Required
The first day of the service.

This auto-populates with the Start Date entered on the Education Plan editor.

End Date
Required
The last day of the service.

This auto-populates with the End Date entered on the Education Plan editor.

Amount of Time
Required
The amount of time for the service. N/A
Frequency
Required
The frequency of service. N/A
Per Day Cycle
Required

The per day cycle of the service. Options include:

  • 4 day cycle
  • 5 day cycle
  • 6 day cycle
  • 10 day cycle
  • Other
N/A
Specify Other
*Required
The other per day cycle of the service. *This field is available and required when Other is selected from the Per Day Cycle dropdown.

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Related Services

The Related Services editor is used to document the related services the student requires.

Services with a "General Education Classroom" Setting always print in the Table B: Special Education and Related Services in General Education Classroom section, regardless of the editor into which this service was entered.

Services with an "Other Setting" Setting always print in the Table C: Special Education and Related Services in Other Settings section, regardless of the editor into which this service was entered.

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Related Services List Screen

Column Name Description
Padlock Icon The user currently editing the record.
Goal Number(s) The number of the goal.
Type of Service The type of service.
Location The location of the service.
Start Date The first day of service.
End Date The last day of service.

Related Services Detail Screen

Select an existing record or click New to view the detail screen.

Screenshot of the Related Services Detail Screen.Related Services Detail Screen

Field Description Validation
Related Services
Addresses Goals The goal addressed by the special education services. This field populates with the goals entered in the Measurable Annual Goals editor.
Type of Service
Required

The type of service.


The values available in this dropdown are set up using the Special Ed Services tool.
Service Provider
Required

The service provider of the service.


The values available in this dropdown are set up using the Special Ed Service Position tool.
Location
Required
The location of the service. N/A
Setting
Required
Options are General Education Classroom or Other Settings. N/A
Duration and Frequency
Start Date
Required
The first day of the service.

This auto-populates with the Start Date entered on the Education Plan editor.

End Date
Required
The last day of the service.

This auto-populates with the End Date entered on the Education Plan editor.

Amount of Time
Required
The amount of time for the service. N/A
Frequency
Required
The frequency of service. N/A
Per Day Cycle
Required

The per day cycle of the service. Options include:

  • 4 day cycle
  • 5 day cycle
  • 6 day cycle
  • 10 day cycle
  • Other
N/A
Specify Other
*Required
The other per day cycle of the service. *This field is available and required when Other is selected from the Per Day Cycle dropdown.

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Transportation

The Transportation editor is used to document the student's transportation needs.

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Field Description Validation
Transportation will be provided in the same manner as it would be for students without disabilities. Indicates transportation is provided for the student in the same manner as it would be for students without disabilities. Either this or the "The student requires transportation..." checkbox can be marked.
The student requires transportation supports and/or services as a related service. Indicates the student requires transportation supports and/or services.  Either this or the "Transportation will be provided in the same manner..." checkbox can be marked.
Specify type of transportation required by the student

Options include:

  • Student will be transported on a regular transportation vehicle with the following assistance, attendants, modifications, and/or specialized equipment and precautions
  • Student will be transported on a special transportation vehicle with the following assistance, attendants, modifications, and/or specialized equipment and precautions

*This field is available when "The student requires transportation supports..." is marked. Only one option can be marked.

Specify the disability-related need(s) that require support(s) during transportation

*Required

A description of the student's needs that require transportation services.

*This field becomes available and required when "The student requires transportation supports..." is marked.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

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Schedule Modification

The Schedule Modification editor is used to document any modifications needed for the student's school schedule.

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Field Description Validation
Does the student require a different duration to their school program, including the length of their day or year so that they can receive a free appropriate public education?
Required

Indicates the student requires a different duration to their school program. Options are Yes or No.

N/A
If yes, what are the student's disability-related needs that require a different schedule?
*Required
The student's needs that require a different schedule. *This field is available and required when Yes is selected from "Does the student require a different duration..."
If yes, describe the change in schedule to the student's educational program.
*Required
The change in the student's schedule. *This field is available and required when Yes is selected from "Does the student require a different duration..."

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ESY Services

The ESY Services editor is used to document the student's ESY Services.

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ESY Services List Screen

Column Name Description
Padlock Icon The user currently editing the record.
Goal Number(s) The number of the goal.
Type of Service The type of service.
Location The location of the service.
Start Date The first day of service.
End Date The last day of service.

ESY Services Detail Screen

Select an existing record or click New to view the detail screen.

Screenshot of the ESY Services Detail Screen.ESY Services Detail Screen

Field Description Validation
Consultation Services
Service
Required
Options are: 
  • Consultation
  • Special Education Service
  • Related Service
N/A
Addresses Goals The goal addressed by the special education services. This field populates with the goals entered in the Measurable Annual Goals editor.
Type of Service
Required

The type of service.


The values available in this dropdown are set up using the Special Ed Services tool.
Service Provider
Required

The service provider of the service.


The values available in this dropdown are set up using the Special Ed Service Position tool.
Location
Required
The location of the service. N/A
Setting
Required
Options are General Education Classroom or Other Settings. N/A
Duration and Frequency
Start Date
Required
The first day of the service.

This auto-populates with the Start Date entered on the Education Plan editor.

End Date
Required
The last day of the service.

This auto-populates with the End Date entered on the Education Plan editor.

Amount of Time
Required
The amount of time for the service. N/A
Frequency
Required
The frequency of service. N/A
Per Day Cycle
Required

The per day cycle of the service. Options include:

  • 4 day cycle
  • 5 day cycle
  • 6 day cycle
  • 10 day cycle
  • Other
N/A
Specify Other
*Required
The other per day cycle of the service. *This field is available and required when Other is selected from the Per Day Cycle dropdown.

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ESY Transportation Services

The ESY Transportation editor is used to document the student's ESY Transportation services.

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Field Description Validation
Transportation will be provided in the same manner as it would be for students without disabilities. Indicates transportation is provided for the student in the same manner as it would be for students without disabilities. Either this or the "The student requires transportation..." checkbox can be marked.
The student requires transportation supports and/or services as a related service. Indicates the student requires transportation supports and/or services.  Either this or the "Transportation will be provided in the same manner..." checkbox can be marked.
Specify type of transportation required by the student

Options include:

  • Student will be transported on a regular transportation vehicle with the following assistance, attendants, modifications, and/or specialized equipment and precautions
  • Student will be transported on a special transportation vehicle with the following assistance, attendants, modifications, and/or specialized equipment and precautions

*This field is available when "The student requires transportation supports..." is marked. Only one option can be marked.

Specify the disability-related need(s) that require support(s) during transportation

*Required

A description of the student's needs that require transportation services.

*This field becomes available and required when "The student requires transportation supports..." is marked.


This field is limited to 8000 characters.

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Additional Information

The Additional Information editor is used to document any other information about the student. The text field available on this editor is limited to 8000 characters. 

Screenshot of the Additional Information Editor.Additional Information Editor

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Response Section

The Response Section editor is used to document the approval or rejection of the planned IEP. 

This editor is often filled out and electronically signed by the student's parent/guardian. In order to send the plan for eSignature, this editor must be placed in the status Complete Pending eSignature OR Not Needed. See the Massachusetts Plan eSignature Editors process article for additional information.

Screenshot of the Response Section Editor.Response Section Editor

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Field Description Validation
Name and Role of LEA representative The person and role designated as the LEA representative. N/A
Date The decision date. N/A
I accept this IEP as developed. Indicates the person accepts the IEP. Only one of the three accept or reject checkboxes can be selected.
I reject the following portions of the IEP with the understanding that any portion(s) that I do not reject will be considered accepted and implemented immediately. Indicates the person rejects a portion of the IEP. Only one of the three accept or reject checkboxes can be selected.
Rejected portions are as follows:
*Required
The rejected portions of the IEP. *This field is available and required when "I reject the following portions..." is marked.
I reject this IEP as developed. Indicates the person rejects the entire IEP. Only one of the three accept or reject checkboxes can be selected.
Parent Comment: I would like to make the following comment(s) but realize any comments made that suggest changes to the proposed IEP will not be implemented unless the IEP is amended. The parent's comment regarding changes to the IEP. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
I request a meeting to discuss the rejected IEP or rejected portion(s). Indicates a meeting is requested to discuss the rejected IEP or portions of the IEP. N/A

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Team Meeting

The Team Meeting editor is used to document the gathering of the IEP team.

Screenshot of the Team Meeting List Screen.Team Meeting List Screen

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Team Meeting List Screen

Column Name Description
Padlock Icon The user currently editing the record.
Meeting Date The day of the meeting.
Meeting Time The time of the meeting.
Meeting Purpose The purpose of the meeting.
Print in Plan Indicates this record prints in the plan.

Team Meeting Detail Screen

Select an existing record or click New to view the detail screen.

Screenshot of the Team Meeting Detail Screen.Team Meeting Detail Screen

Field Description Validation
Team Meeting: <Date>
Print in Plan Indicates this record prints in the plan. This defaults to marked.
Meeting Date
Required
The day of the meeting. N/A
Meeting Time The time of the meeting. N/A
Meeting Location The location of the meeting. N/A
Invite Date The date the invitation to the meeting was sent. N/A
Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of the meeting. Options include:

  • Eligibility Determination/Eligibility Reevaluation
  • IEP Development
  • Placement
  • Transition
  • Other
N/A
Specify Other
*Required
The other purpose of the meeting. *This field is available and required when Other is selected from Purpose of Meeting.
Comments Any comments related to the meeting. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
Attendance
First Name
Required
The person's first name.

This field is read-only when the name pulls in from the Team Members tool when the Refresh button is clicked. Displays as a text field when the user manually enters the Team Member using the Add button.

Last Name
Required
The person's last name.

This field is read-only when the name pulls in from the Team Members tool when the Refresh button is clicked. Displays as a text field when the user manually enters the Team Member using the Add button.

Role Name The person's role. N/A
Invited Indicates the person has been invited. When Invited is marked, the team member displays on the printed document.
Attended Indicates the person attended the meeting. N/A

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Amendment

The Amendment editor is used to document changes made to the IEP.

Screenshot of the Amendment List Screen.Amendment List Screen

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Amendment List Screen

Column Name Description Validation
Padlock Icon Shows if anyone is editing the record N/A
Amendment Date The day of the amendment. N/A
Change(s) Made to Existing IEP The changes made to the IEP. Displays the first 100 characters of entered text.
Reason for Change(s) The reason for the change. Displays the first 100 characters of entered text.

Amendment Detail Screen

Select an existing record or click New to view the detail screen.

Screenshot of the Amendment Detail Screen.Amendment Detail Screen

Field Description Validation
Amendment Date
Required
The day of the amendment. This field is required.
What change(s) will be made to the existing IEP The changes made to the IEP. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
Why? The reason for the change. This field is limited to 8000 characters.

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Amendment - Additional Information

The Amendment - Additional Information editor is used to document any additional information regarding the change(s) to the IEP. The field available on the editor is limited to 8000 characters.

Screenshot of the Amendment Additional Information Editor.Amendment Additional Information Editor

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Amend Response

The Amend Response editor is used to document the acceptance or rejection of the amendment.

This editor is often filled out and electronically signed by the student's parent/guardian. In order to send the plan for eSignature, this editor must be placed in the status Complete Pending eSignature OR Not Needed. See the Massachusetts Plan eSignature Editors process article for additional information.

Screenshot of the Amend Response Editor.Amend Response Editor

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Field Description Validation
Name and Role of LEA representative The LEA representative's name and role. N/A
Date The day of the amendment response. N/A

Response from parent(s) or student who has reached the age of majority with decision making rights:

It is important to tell the district your decision as soon as possible. Please indicate your response by checking the appropriate box below and returning a signed copy to the district.

I accept the IEP amendment Indicates the person accepts the IEP amendment. Only one of the three checkboxes indicated accept/reject can be selected.
I reject the following portions of the IEP amendment with the understanding that any portion(s) that I do not reject will be considered accepted and implemented immediately. Indicates the person reject a portion the IEP amendment. Only one of the three checkboxes indicated accept/reject can be selected.
Rejected portions are as follows
*Required
The rejected portions of the IEP. *This field is available and required when "I reject the following portions..." is selected.
I reject the IEP amendment Indicates the person rejects the entire the IEP amendment. Only one of the three checkboxes indicated accept/reject can be selected.
Parent Comment: I would like to make the following comment(s) but realize any comments made that suggest changes to the proposed IEP will not be implemented unless the IEP or IEP amendment is changed. Any parent/guardian comments regarding the changes to the IEP. This field is limited to 8000 characters.
I request a meeting to discuss the rejected IEP amendment or rejected portion(s). Indicates the parent/guardian requests a meeting to discuss the rejected portion or the entire rejected IEP. N/A

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