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If your child is involved in the special education system, then you know what an Individualized Education Plan. Here are the steps in the IEP process to prepare for as you try to decide the best educational route for your child: Step 1: Pre-Referral The IEP process starts through a series of pre-referral interventions. The interventions implemented vary depending on the kinds of problems the student is exhibiting. The major purposes of this stage of the IEP process are to -Document and explain students’ specific difficulties and challenges -Test the effectiveness of the classroom setting, and how it can be changed -Monitor students’ progress Step 2: Referral If pre-referral interventions are unsuccessful, an individual is referred for special education services. Referrals can come from many different sources, depending on how old your child is. … Read entire article »