IEP

[ahy-ee-pee]

abbreviation

1. Individualized Education Program: a document that details a plan for the education of a student with a disability who is eligible for special education.

Word History and Origins

Origin of IEP¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

"He'd put his head down on the desk because he was exhausted, his IEP allowed that, but it was treated as defiance."

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This includes funding for school-based aides as part of an individualized education program, or IEP, as well as the speech and occupational therapists who work at Head Starts.

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The IEP concluded that Bell had "abused his position of power over the complainant".

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Carvalho had introduced the idea of an “Individual Acceleration Plan” as early as December of 2022, modeled on the Individualized Educational Program, or IEP, that aims to provide a unique, appropriate education and support plan for every student who has a disability.

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A Standards Committee spokesperson said MPs found to have breached the Code of Conduct had a right to appeal to the IEP, which is independent of the committee.

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