Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Also known as: Individualized Education Plan
What does Individual Education Plan mean?
An Individual Education Plan, or IEP, is a written school plan that describes a student’s learning needs, accommodations, modifications, goals, and supports. For autistic students, an IEP can help clarify how the school will support communication, sensory needs, regulation, learning, safety, and participation.
Why this term matters
Families may encounter an IEP when a child needs support at school. The plan can help parents, teachers, and school teams stay aligned on what the child needs to access learning and participate meaningfully.
Canadian context
The term is commonly used in Canadian schools, although rules and processes vary by province, territory, and school board. In Ontario, an IEP may be connected to special education planning and, in some cases, the IPRC process.
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