This short, animated video introduces the Individualized Education Program (IEP) as more than just a legal requirement — it’s a collaborative, student-centered plan designed to unlock potential and support success. Viewers will learn the purpose of an IEP, who participates in the process, and why centering student voice and family partnership is essential. It also encourages educators to reflect on their own mindsets and beliefs, reminding us that a high-quality IEP can open doors and lead to transformative outcomes.

TPE Alignment:

• TPE 1.2 - Maintain ongoing communication with students and families, including the use of technology to communicate with and support students and families, and to communicate achievement expectations and student progress.
• TPE 4.5 - Promote student success by providing opportunities for students to understand and advocate for strategies that meet their individual learning needs and assist students with specific learning needs to successfully participate in transition plans (e.g., IEP, IFSP, ITP, and 504 plans.)
• TPE 5.8 - Use assessment data, including information from students' IEP, IFSP, ITP, and 504 plans, to establish learning goals and to plan, differentiate, make accommodations and/or modify instruction.
• TPE 6.4 - Demonstrate how and when to involve other adults and to communicate effectively with peers and colleagues, families, and members of the larger school community to support teacher and student learning.

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