Board Certification in IEP Development (BCIEP)

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Introduction

In special education, the IEP is the cornerstone of a quality education for each child with a disability. Every year, 7.2 million IEP’s are written, and the level of competence required for this legal document should never be underestimated. To create an effective IEP, parents, teachers, other school staff--and often the student--must come together to look closely at the student's unique needs. However, it is the final responsibility of every special educator to competently put together this multipage document with required sections defined under the law. Therefore, since changes to special education law change frequently, all special educators should have the most up-to-date information and be as trained as possible to ensure that the IEP developed will be in every students best interests and meet their specific unique needs.

Each public-school child who receives special education and related services must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each IEP must be designed for one student and must be a truly individualized document. The IEP creates an opportunity for teachers, parents, school administrators, related services personnel, and students (when appropriate) to work together to improve educational results for children with disabilities.

The IEP process is considered to be one of the most critical elements to ensure effective teaching, learning, and better results for all children with disabilities. NASET's  Board Certification in IEP Development (BCIEP) is designed to specifically help special educators involved in the education of a child with a disability to develop and carry out an IEP. The information in this program is based on what is required by our nation's special education law--the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA.

The IDEA requires certain information to be included in each child's IEP. It is useful to know, however, that state and local school systems often include additional information in IEPs in order to document that they have met certain aspects of federal or state law. The flexibility that states and school systems have to design their own IEP forms is one reason why IEP forms may look different from school system to school system or state to state. Yet each IEP is critical in the education of a child with a disability.

To create an effective IEP, parents, teachers, other school staff--and often the student--must come together to look closely at the student's unique needs. These individuals pool knowledge, experience and commitment to design an educational program that will help the student be involved in, and progress in, the general curriculum. NASET's  Board Certification in IEP Development (BCIEP) will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and practical abilities to develop and implement IEPs for students receiving special education and related services.

Program Overview 

NASET’s  Board Certification in IEP Development is a step-by-step practical program that provides comprehensive professional development of all areas of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students with disabilities receiving special education and related services.

The program assists educators, parents, and state and local educational agencies in implementing the requirements of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding IEPs for children with disabilities, including preschool-aged children.

NASET’s  Board Certification in IEP Development is divided into 2 sections.

Section I covers all federal guidelines and mandated requirements for IEPs under IDEA.

Section II focuses on the practical knowledge you will need to develop, write, and implement an effective IEP.

Completion of NASET’s  Board Certification in IEP Development  provides you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to develop and implement all sections of an IEP.

DISCLAIMER: Although all IDEA mandated sections of an IEP are covered in detail in NASET’s  Board Certification in IEP Development, some states may require more than the federal law with IEP development. The focus of our program is on the federal mandates of an IEP. Specific state coverage mandated by the one in which you work may differ in some areas than the federal mandates. Check your local and state guidelines to see where federal law may vary in IEP development and implementation. 


Board Certification in IEP Development (BCIEP) - Links

BCIEP Application Form -  Click here  

BCIEP Module/Unit Summaries -  Click here

BCIEP Requirements and Cost -  Click here

BCIEP FAQ -  Click here

BCIEP Payment & Renewal Forms - Click here

BCIEP Handbook - Click here


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