Keeping track of all of the paperwork can be overwhelming. There many great resources available to help you organize your child’s information. We are working to compile helpful information to get you started in creating your own IEP binder.
How to Organize your Child’s IEP Binder by Understood.org
Suggested Binder Checklist (created by Charles County SECAC)
Tip: Organize your binder into 8 sections with the information below
- Communication
- Resource: Who to Turn to at your Child’s School (created by Charles County SECAC)
- School Contact List (Sample by Understood.org)
- Teacher Contact List (Sample by Understood.org)
- Communication Log (Sample by by Understood.org)
- Letters and Emails
2. IEP
- Copy of Parent’s Rights and Safeguards
- IEP
- Prior Written Notice and Meeting Notes
3. Evaluations
- Request/Referral for Evaluation – Maryland Learning Links Letter Template
- Consent to Evaluate
- School Evaluations
- Private Evaluations
4.Progress
- Report Cards
- Progress Reports
5. Sample Work
6. Behavior
- School Handbook/ Code of Conduct
- Behavior Intervention Plan (if applicable)
- Disciplinary Notices
7. Medical Records
- Contact Information
- Medications and Allergy List
- Medical History
- Immunizations
8. Resources
- Getting Ready for an IEP Meeting by Understood.org
- Glossary of Commonly Used Terms and Abbreviations (Parents’ Place of Maryland) and by Learning Links
- Building IEPs with Maryland Families: What A Great Idea by MSDE
- A Parents Guide to Understanding IEPs
- Maryland Learning Links
- Maryland School Health Services
- Wrights Law IEPs
- Community Organizations
Other items to consider:
Emergency Preparedness Plan for Students with Disabilities
Charles County Public School Links and Contacts:
- Department of Special Education https://www.ccboe.com/index.php/special-education
- CCPS Elementary Program of Studies https://www.ccboe.com/departments/instruction/
- CCPS High School Program of Studies https://www.ccboe.com/ss/high-school-program-of-studies/
- School Psychologists https://www.ccboe.com/ss/school-psychologists/
- Emotional Adjustment Program https://www.ccboe.com/ss/the-emotional-adjustment-program/
- Home and Hospital https://www.ccboe.com/index.php/instruction
- Virtual Academy https://www.ccboe.com/index.php/virtual-academy
- Career and Technology Education https://www.ccboe.com/cte/index.php
- CCPS Assistive Technology https://www.ccboe.com/index.php/assistive-technology
- Transportation https://www.ccboe.com/transportation/
Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee 