Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Individualized Education Programs

Abstract
In this paper, decisions that need to be made in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized education programs (IEPs) are delineated; current practices regarding these decisions are described; and some issues related to these decisions are discussed. The decisions discussed include who should attend the IEP meeting, how comprehensive and specific the IEP should be, how the goals and objectives of the IEP will be translated into an educational program for the child, and what constitutes objective criteria for evaluation.