IEP:

An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is:

 A summary of the student’s strengths, interests, needs and expectations for   student's learning during a school year that differ from the expectations defined   in the appropriat grade level of the Ontario curriculum;
  A written plan of action prepared for a student who requires modificationsface of the regular school program or accommodations;
  A tool to help teachers monitor and communicate the student’s growth;
  A plan developed, implemented, and monitored by school staff;A flexible, working document that can be adjusted as necessary;

An accountability tool for the student, his or her parents, and everyone who has responsibilities - under the plan for  helping the student meet his or her goals and expectations;
An ongoing record that ensures continuity in programming;
A document to be used in conjunction with the provincial report card.

An IEP is not
A description of everything that will be taught to the student;
An educational program or set of expectations for all students;
A means to monitor the effectiveness of teachers; or
A daily plan.

Preparing for an IEP
 List your child’s strengths and interests.
What are the general goals you have for your child this year?
What relationships does your child have with school-age peers? How might they be improved in the coming year?
What goals do you have in mind for your child’s extra-curricular involvements?
List a few goals in each of the following curriculum areas that apply: Language Arts, Communication, Social  Sciences,  French, Physical Education, History, Math.
What strategies can support your child to achieve these goals?

Implementing the IEP
Share the IEP with the student, parents, school staff, and other professionals.
Put the IEP into practice.
Continuously evaluate the student’s progress.  
Adjust goals, expectations, and strategies as necessary.