What is the purpose of an IEP?

• A. Outline supports for a student with disabilities
• B. Determine grading policies
• C. Schedule parent-teacher conferences
• D. Evaluate teacher performance

Answer: (A)

An IEP is a plan that outlines the supports and services a student with disabilities will receive to access and make progress in the curriculum. It specifies the student’s current performance, sets annual goals, and details the special education services, related services, accommodations, and modifications the student will receive, along with how progress toward those goals will be measured. This individualized plan is designed to ensure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) by tailoring supports to the student’s needs. That focus explains why outlining supports for a student with disabilities is the best answer. The other options describe tasks or policies that fall outside the primary purpose of an IEP.