Get your exclusive, in-demand certification in IEP Development now.

Become highly skilled while improving the individual educational results for children with disabilities.

Here’s how…

An essential responsibility of every special educator is to ensure the IEP developed meets each student’s unique and individualized needs.

Become certified and stand out!

Over 7.2 million IEPs are written each year, making up the cornerstone of quality education for every child with a disability. By achieving your certification in IEP Development, you’re guaranteed the important skills and up-to-date information to meet the best interests of each child. The BCIEP Certification is a critical tool to ensure effective teaching, learning, and achieving best results for all children with disabilities.

The NASET 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 conduct an IEP, based on what is required by our nation’s special education laws—the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. The IDEA requires information to be included in each child’s IEP, including meeting certain aspects of federal, state, and local laws.

The Board Certification in IEP Development, BCIEP will give you the important knowledge, skills, and practical abilities to easily create and implement IEPs for students receiving special education and related services. Here’s what you’ll get…

• You will represent the highest mark of professionalism!
• You will prove your expertise, experience, and commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• You’ll be placed in an elite group of professionals who meet the rigorous professional development standards required by NASET.
• You’ll be awarded added marketability, credibility, and prominence in your profession!
• You’ll exemplify your dedication to special education, far above and beyond what is required.
• And, you’ll add to your competitive edge and continued excellence in professional practice.

BCIEP Program Overview

We will provide you with comprehensive, professional development in all areas of Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

This practical, step-by-step certification 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. The Board Certification in IEP Development is divided into two sections.

Section 1: Covers all federal guidelines and mandated requirements for IEPs under IDEA.

Section 2: Focuses on the practical knowledge you will need to develop, write, and implement an effective IEP.

BCIEP provides you with many areas of study. Upon successful completion, you will understand how to…

• Determine what must be included in an IEP.
• Identify present levels of educational performance (PLEP)
• Write and understand the purpose for measurable annual goals
• Select assistive technology devices and services
• Professionally explain why the child will or will not participate with nondisabled children a general education setting classroom and activities.
• Determine if procedural modifications in the administration of state or district wide assessments of student achievement are required.
• Establish dates, frequency, location, and duration of services.
• Consider extended school year (ESY) services.
• Validate factors to consider in deciding whether a child is eligible for ESY.
• Involve transition services in the IEP for a child over the age of fourteen.
• Determine whether students should be involved in their transition planning.
• Determine if school districts are required to ensure that the goal of employment of independent living is achieved.
• Determine if community access skills should be included in the IEP as independent living skills.

And so much more! Don’t wait!
 

Disclaimer: Although All IDEA mandated sections of an IEP are covered in detail in NASET’s Board Certification n 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. Check your local and state guidelines to see where federal law may vary in IEP development and implementation.