The reality on the ground is schools do not willingly engage with Individual Educational Plans (IEPs). When they are forced it is not done in a timely manner and in many cases, they do not follow the NCSE guidelines and templates. According to the British Journal of Special Education in 2012 they sated that, there is no obligation on Irish schools to carry out an IEP. However, the importance of a proper conducted IEP is vital for our vulnerable students. The United Sates Department of Education in 1997 stated an IEP is a significant document that ensures ‘full education opportunities’. This needs to be put on a statutory footing now so that the Irish education system does not keep overlooking our disabled children.
David Maher
Posted on 19 Jan 2017 1:38 am
The reality on the ground is schools do not willingly engage with Individual Educational Plans (IEPs). When they are forced it is not done in a timely manner and in many cases, they do not follow the NCSE guidelines and templates. According to the British Journal of Special Education in 2012 they sated that, there is no obligation on Irish schools to carry out an IEP. However, the importance of a proper conducted IEP is vital for our vulnerable students. The United Sates Department of Education in 1997 stated an IEP is a significant document that ensures ‘full education opportunities’. This needs to be put on a statutory footing now so that the Irish education system does not keep overlooking our disabled children.