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Annual IEP Essentials: A Guide to Legally Compliant Plan Reviews - Part 2


Annual IEP Essentials: A Guide to Legally Compliant Plan Reviews 

Part 2: Laying the Foundation - Eligibility, Present Levels, and Special Factors

This session looks at how to:

  • Build a strong and compliant IEP starting with the basics. This session focuses on key components that drive meaningful goals and services.
  • Review of eligibility language and how it connects to services
  • Draft present levels that are data-driven and actionable
  • Understand and document special factors accurately

 

  • Ideal for: Teachers, specialists, and case managers responsible for writing or contributing to IEPs.

Please note: This is Part 2 of a 6-part series dedicated to completing a legally compliant Annual Plan Review (IEP). While it is encouraged to attend each session—since they build upon one another —it is not required to participate in all sessions.

 Registration Notice:   Open to Sacramento County SELPA LEAs and staff; outside SELPA districts may register up to 10 participants.

**The remaining sessions are also available for registration.

  • Part 3 - November 20, 2025
    • Developing SMART Goals, Aligned to Present Levels and Progress Reporting
  • Part 4 - January 22, 2026
    • Documenting Support, Services and the Offer of FAPE
  • Part 5 - March 19, 2026
    • Finalizing the IEP- Signatures, Documentation, and Compliance Review
  • Part 6 -April 16, 2026
    • Beyond the IEP- Additional Forms and Compliance Documentation

Registration Notice:   Open to Sacramento County SELPA LEAs and staff; outside SELPA districts may register up to 10 participants.