IEP Example-Eric

 IEP Example-Eric

Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Eric participates in regular education programs for his academic subjects. His hand strength is limited and he fatigues quickly when doing any handwriting task. Civics and English homework are a particular problem because of lengthy assignments and reports that need to be completed.

Annual Goal: Eric will use a computer or portable word processor to complete 100% of his assignments in 10th grade English and Civics classes.

Suggested Device: Jeff's would need a device that could allow him to write lengthier papers, as he is a 10th grader.  In addition, the technology would preferably be something he could use through high school.  The AlphaSmart 3000 would be perfect for Eric.  It saves up to 8 different files and up to 10-12 papers, so Eric would be able to use this for all of his classes and in particular, the length of papers in English and Civics would be no issue for him.  It also texts and prints!

IEP Example-Steven

IEP Example-Steven

Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Steven is a four-year-old boy diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder. His placement is in an Early Childhood classroom. He is able to understand and comprehend when spoken to, but does not communicate his needs consistently. When choices are simplified and broken into steps, Steven will try to communicate wants and needs. Peer interactions are limited.

Annual goal: Steven will use a picture board or voice output device to express wants and needs to adults and peers in both home and school at least four times each day.

STO 1: During meal times at school and at home, Steven will use a picture board to point to at least three of six foods he wants to eat, two of three meals each day.

STO 2: Using a voice output device, Steven will make a choice of a “center” he wishes to participate in during choice/work time three or four days per week.

STO 3: During group story time, Steven will use a single message voice output device to complete a repeated story line with peers 90% of the time as observed on 10 random trials

Suggested Device:  Steven will use a voice output system, such as the SuperTalker Progressive Communicator.  This communicator will help Steven progress, as one can start with one message and then progress to two, four, or eight messages.  Steven will not have to learn to use a new device as this device can progress with Steven as he gets older, too.  It also has keyguards!

 Example: SuperTalker Progressive Communicator

IEP Example-Joey

 IEP Example-Joey

Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Joey is a 20 month old with developmental delays. He is beginning to respond to visual and auditory action toys and laughs or makes sounds when a toy is activated. He will sometimes reach out to attempt to make the toy move again. Joey’s parents are happy to see him responding to toys and beginning to make sounds, but would like to see him making more attempts at communicating his wants and participating in turn taking games with the family.

Annual Goal: Joey will use a switch or voice output device to actively participate in play experiences to communicate interests to his parents or other caregivers in four out of five opportunities.

STO 1: Joey will use a switch to activate a mechanical toy, after being shown how in a turn-taking situation with his parents, with 80% success as observed during three random observations.

STO 2: Using a single message voice output device, Joey will request “more” or “do it again” when playing simple interactive games, like Peek-a-Boo or tickling that his family knows he is enjoying 80% of the time on three random samples.

STO 3: Using a voice output device with two options, Joey will indicate wanting to play a game or not play a game, “do it again” or “not do it again” during three out of three opportunities as observed on three of four random samples.

Suggested Device: Joey will use a voice output device to meet his annual goal.  The "Big Step by Step" communicator will help Joey.  Anyone can program up to as many messages one would like for up to two minutes at a time and Joey will be able to communicate his interests and wants by pressing a button.

Step by Step Communicator:

IEP Example-Andy

IEP Example-Andy

Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Andy uses a variety of sounds, gestures, signs, and picture/symbols to communicate with his family. He is very social and enjoys parallel play. Andy does not communicate vocally in the classroom, but does use some gestures. At school Andy will sign, but only with prompts.

Annual Goal: Andy will increase expressive language production by using a variety of communication methods in the classroom, including sign language, gestures, communication boards, pictures, and simple voice output devices during four out of five opportunities. 

Suggested Device: Andy will use a voice output device to help communicate with his family and at school.  A symbol communication device will serve as the voice output system that Andy will use.  Below is an example of what Andy should use.

IEP Example-Johnny

IEP Example of Johnny

Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance: Johnny uses his right hand to write and to physically position his left arm and hand. He has difficulty managing papers as he writes. He collects and utilizes a lap tray, incline board, non-slip mat and modified clipboard but often waits for staff to set up modifications.

Annual Goal: Johnny will initiate the set-up of his writing station 80% of the time given a chart of needed materials for each task.

Suggested Device for Johnny: Johnny should use a computer or laptop with the program "Inspiration."  This program will help Johnny organize his paperwork.  It is a graphic organizer that Johnny will be able to use to go from brainstorming all the way to creating an essay.  In addition, the look of the program is great, so it may also motivate Johnny to work on his own and begin his own work.

 

Link for Tutorial: http://www.inspiration.com/Curriculum-Integration/Inspiration