What term describes the annual meeting for a student with a disability that outlines learning goals and accommodations?

• A. Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• B. Individual Learning Plan
• C. Academic Support Plan
• D. Student Accommodations Plan

Answer: (A)

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the formal plan created for a student with a disability that lays out annual learning goals and the accommodations and services the student will receive. The IEP meeting, held at least once a year, brings together teachers, parents, specialists, and the student (when appropriate) to review progress, adjust goals, and update supports. The IEP document specifies what the student is expected to learn, how progress will be measured, and what accommodations or modifications are needed to access the curriculum. This framework is required by federal law (IDEA) to ensure a free appropriate public education. Other terms like “Individual Learning Plan” or “Academic Support Plan” may be used in some districts but do not carry the same legal status or contain the same elements as an official IEP.