FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Who is the Individualized Education Program (IEP) designed for?

1. All students in a classroom

2. Students who are gifted and talented

3. Students eligible for special education services

4. Students with high test scores

The correct answer is: Students eligible for special education services

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is specifically designed for students who are eligible for special education services. This program serves to outline tailored educational goals, accommodations, and modifications necessary for students with disabilities to ensure they have access to a free and appropriate public education. The IEP process is mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which requires schools to create custom education plans for eligible students based on their unique learning needs. Students who are gifted and talented are typically supported through different programs that cater to advanced learners, and all students in a classroom, as well as those with high test scores, do not necessarily require the individualized support that an IEP provides. The focus of an IEP is on addressing specific barriers to learning that students with disabilities face, thus making it distinct from educational plans for students without disabilities or whose needs do not qualify for special education services.