A student struggling due to special needs should be supported by reviewing their:

• A. IEP
• B. Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• C. Special needs plan
• D. Goal setting

Answer: (B)

When supporting a student with special needs, rely on the formal plan that guides all instructional supports. The Individualized Education Plan, or IEP, is the document that outlines the student's current abilities, annual goals, the specific services and accommodations they will receive, any related services, and how progress will be measured. It’s created through collaboration with teachers, parents, and the student when appropriate, and it’s reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in needs and progress. Reviewing the IEP ensures the student has access to appropriate instruction, supports are in place, and progress toward goals is tracked. Terms like a generic “special needs plan” or simply focusing on goal setting don’t provide the structured, legally recognized framework that directs the actual supports in the classroom.