Resources - Individualized Education Program (IEP)

IEP Process Procedural Guidance

The IEP Procedural Guidance document was revised the summer of 2017 and incorporates suggestions from directors and ESSU professionals. Content was not changed.

• IEP Procedural Guidance, (PDF) (Rev., 7/2017)

Writing Standards-Aligned ALPs and IEPs: A Supplemental Guidance Document

A guidance document providing information for educators regarding the design of effective formal educational plans aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards.

• Writing Standards-Aligned Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) (PDF) (Rev., 03/2016)
• Writing Standards-Aligned Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) (PDF) (Rev., 07/2017)
   

Extended School Year Determination Webinar

Extended School Year refers to special education and related services provided in accordance with a child's IEP, but which are provided beyond the normal school year at no cost to the child's parent(s).

• Extended School Year Guidelines, Revised September 2017 (PDF)
• PowerPoint: Slides from Extended School Year Determination Webinar (PDF)
• ESY Predictive Factor Worksheet (PDF)

Additional IEP Resources

• Colorado Accommodations Manual
• Secondary Transition
• IEP Frequently Asked Questions (English) (PDF)
• IEP Record Review Process Checklist (Word)