Defining Strengths-Based Education

Our 2e Learners may not always understand what an IEP, 504 Plan, or ALP means.  What they need to know is what their strengths and challenges are and how these plans support them. The following article:  A Student's Guide to the IEP provides information on defining the IEP to students as well as how they can be a part of the process.  Take a few moments to scan the chart in the article:  IEP vs 504 Plan:  What's the Difference?  and to review the components of the IEP/504.  Next review the CDE website that defines an Advanced Learning Plan. 

Understanding this information as an adult can be confusing which is why it is so important that we have the references to support our students understanding in their knowledge about recognizing their exceptionalities.