Individual education plan (IEP) foundation of a quality inclusive education

Abstract

Children with disability deserve equal access to quality education which enable them develop into useful member of the society and contribute to the economic growth of their immediate community irrespective of their areas of special needs. The Individual Education Plan (IEP) is a written document specifically developed for students with disabilities in inclusive education. The main goal of this article is to present a checklist of the essential elements required for an IEP and it is intended that these will form the basis for good inclusive practicein the future. The IEP is a working document and should be useful, available and comprehensible to all those dealing directly with the student. It needs to be considered in the context of home, school and classroom organisation.Effective individual education plans have key characteristics: Individualised and child-centred, Inclusive, Holistic, Collaborative and Accessible.