Explain, as you might to a colleague, the purpose of ...

[mwit1967]

Explain, as you might to a colleague, the purpose of individualized planning (IEP) required by the IDEA and the general principles used to carry this out with children with disabilities under the IDEA.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Compare and contrast the IEP and the IFSP.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Hikerman221]

Answer to Question 1

10 Prove to the reader that you are clear about the purpose of individualized planning for children with disabilities under the IDEA and provide three to four principles that underlie individualized programming.
8 Prove to the reader that you understand the reason for individualized planning for children with disabilities under the IDEA and provide two to three principles that underlie individualized programming.
6 Describe individualized planning in general and refer to one or two principles that support the process.
4 Describe planning in general and how this is carried out with children.
2 Provide little evidence of clear understanding of individualized planning or the purpose of it.

Answer to Question 2

10 Prove to the reader that you have carefully and clearly compared and contrasted the IEP and IFSP. Provide thoughtful, insightful, and practical examples that highlight the differences and similarities between them.
8 Prove to the reader that you understand the differences and similarities between the IEP and IFSP. Provide several thoughtful and practical examples of how they are different.
6 Prove to the reader that you understand some of the differences and similarities between the IEP and IFSP. Provide few examples, which may lack accuracy.
4 Provide some information that compares and contrasts the IEP and IFSP. Examples provided for only one or two situations, and may be inaccurate.
2 Provide little evidence of full understanding of either the IEP or the IFSP. Give no clear examples.

[mwit1967]

Excellent

[rachel]

Great answer, keep it coming