Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
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The section of the IEP that describes where a child currently stands academically and functionally. It includes data from evaluations, classroom performance, and teacher/parent observations. Present levels are the foundation of the IEP — goals, services, and placement all flow from this section.
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A written plan developed for each child eligible for special education services. The IEP describes the child's present levels of performance, measurable annual goals, the special education and related services to be provided, and how progress will be measured. It is a legally binding document that schools must follow.
Measurable goals written into the IEP that describe what a child is expected to achieve within one year. Goals should be specific, measurable, and based on the child's present levels. They guide the specially designed instruction and services the child will receive.
Data collected at the beginning of an intervention or IEP period that establishes a student's starting level of performance. Baseline data is essential for writing measurable IEP goals and for determining whether a student is making progress over time.
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