Solving the IEP Mystery: How to Connect the Dots for Student Success

Welcome back to Special Education for Beginners! In today’s episode, Jennifer draws a fun and insightful parallel between writing an Individualized Education Plan and solving a detective case. Just like detectives use boards with pushpins and strings to connect clues and evidence, special education teachers need to ensure that every part of an IEP is linked seamlessly to the next. From present levels of academic and functional performance (PLAAFP) to services, goals, and accommodations—each piece must flow together to create a solid plan for student success.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to treat the PLAAFP statement like the foundation of a detective's investigation
• Why it’s crucial that every service and goal directly connect to the needs outlined in the PLAAFP
• Tips for writing goals that serve as stepping stones to the student’s progress
• The importance of aligning accommodations and modifications to support student achievement
• How failing to connect these parts of the IEP can lead to a plan that lacks cohesion and effectiveness

Plus, Jennifer introduces her resource, Write Better PLAAF Statements, which offers 179 professionally written examples across 20 areas of need to help you craft clear, professional PLAAF statements. You can grab it by clicking the link in the show notes.

Resource Mentioned:

• Write Better PLAAF Statements – Get access to 179 sample PLAAF statements to strengthen your IEPs.

Tune in and discover how connecting all the dots in your IEP will ensure your students get the most from their plans.

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