IEP-Links

=**[|South Dakota Department of Education IEP Information]**=
 * [|Annual Goal Examples]
 * Shows the proper way to write annual goals. Must include a condition, performance, and a criteria.
 * [|Description of Services-TA Document]
 * This site gives examples of the services students are eligible for special education.
 * The description of services must reflect each of the areas in which the student was determined to be eligible.
 * [|Directions for Completing Eligibility Form >]
 * Gives you specific information of when and how to complete the eligibility forms.
 * Eligibility forms are to be completed after an initial evaluation, reevaluation, or review of an independent or outside evaluation.
 * I[|EP Eligibility Form]
 * The actual eligibility form stating whether the student is eligible for special services.
 * [|IEP Addendum]
 * Form needed to complete quarterly meetings for student's on an IEP.
 * [|IEP Form]
 * The IEP form needs to be completed for students being placed on an IEP.
 * [|Goal Page Form]
 * A copy of the Education Goals page coming directly from the IEP.
 * [|Justification Statements]
 * The justification statement allows the student and his/her parents to accept or reject the services and programs on their IEP with a statement as to why it is or is not working.
 * [|Prior Notice for Meeting]
 * Form needed to fill out prior to have an IEP meeting. It includes the reason for the meeting, the date and time requested, and parental consent to have a meeting.
 * [|Prior Notice for Consent]
 * Given to parents prior to having an IEP meeting, asking for the parents consent.
 * [|Prior Notice Sample Statements]
 * A list of examples given to parents of notice samples about their child's IEP.
 * [|Prior Notice Consent - SPANISH >]
 * Same as Prior Notice above, but in Spanish.
 * [|Prior Notice Meeting - SPANISH]
 * Same as Prior Notice Meetings above, but in Spanish.
 * [|Prior Written Notice and Meeting Notice Q and A >]
 * Common Questions and Answers parents have about the prior written notice and meeting notice.
 * [|PLAAFP Examples]
 * Shows several examples of Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performances, such as the student's strengths and weaknesses.
 * [|Referral Form]
 * The referral form completed by a school personnel (usually the student's teacher) referring them to special education services.
 * [|Sample Revocation of Consent Document]
 * This form allows the parent to revoke consent for their child to receive special education and related services.
 * [|Spanish IEP Form >]
 * Same as IEP form above, but in Spanish.
 * [|Service Plan]
 * Form included at IEP meeting by service plan team that includes the student's goals, strengths and weaknesses and a list of programs or services student has. This form also includes a list of the student's goals.
 * [|SIMS Reported Data Elements]
 * A list of required elements needed when completing the Student Information Management System (SIMS).


 * Other Documents:**
 * [|Determining Eligibility in SD]
 * [|Evaluation Quick Reference Guide]
 * [|IEP - Technical Assistance Guide]
 * [|Review of Existing Data Form]
 * [|Skilled Based Assessment Guide]


 * Questions & Answers about the IEP Process:**
 * [|Assessment & Standards]
 * [|Dismissal]
 * [|Eligibility]
 * [|Evaluation]
 * [|Homelessness]
 * [|IEP]
 * [|Pre-referral/referral]
 * [|Prior Notice/Consent]
 * [|Student Information Management System (SIMS)/Dakota Digital Network (DDN)]
 * [|Time lines]
 * [|Transfer students/Private School Placements]
 * [|Transition]

Other Helpful Websites:

 * Parent Rights
 * West Virginia Online IEP Training
 * General Educators: How Do We Need You?
 * Related Services
 * IEP Eligibility Guide
 * SD Special Education
 * Eligibility Guide


 * Information Found From: Teaching Students with Learning Problems, 8th Edition, Cecil D. Mercer; Ann R. Mercer; Paige C. Pullen (2011) ** & SD DOE Website: http://doe.sd.gov/