Students with disabilities who qualify for special education services must be provided an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that is specific to the child and the child’s disability, with a focus on how the child’s disability impacts his/her access to and progress in the general education curriculum. This 2 day session will discuss the seven step IEP development process including writing powerful Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) statements, student-focused annual goals and special education services/specially designed instruction (SDI) that ensure access to and progress in the general education curriculum.