preparing the IEP

IEP s the individualized education program / plan for the child observed and assessed. Assessment can be done using various tools.

The IEP of the child includes the goals set for a period of time , this has to be discussed with the parents once it has been framed. This will help the parents understand what will be the goals and what they can expect out of the child. This also helps them to work in the same line as the special educator.  

there are three types of assessments done. Formative , process and summative. 

Formative - As the name suggests this assessment is done in the initial stages to understand the level of the child and then the IEP is formed .

Process - In between we do carry out assessments to see if the child is following the concept , or if the strategy we are using helps the child understand or should we be changing the teaching method

Summative - In summative assessment the child is assessed after the period of intervention is over. This is the evaluation that is done at the end of the intervention period. The degree of difference from the expected plan is used to evaluate success.