M4L1: Core Instruction and Transition and Components of IEP

Transformational Curriculum Packages

Includes Care Skills, Life Skills, Enrichment Skills, Functional Academics, Pre-Vocational Skills, Career Skills, and Livelihood Skills.

Desired Exit Outcomes (Life Pathways)

Prepares students for Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, Employment, Middle Level Skills, or a Functional Life Path.

Component 1: Present Levels of Performance

Describes how the disability impacts progress in the general education curriculum, written in positive terms using assessment data.

Component 2: Measurable Annual Goals

States anticipated achievements for the school year with direct year-to-year linkage and a Functional Performance Indicator.

Component 3: Short-Term Objectives / Benchmarks

Instructional steps needed to reach annual goals, including conditions, behavior, criteria, and timeframe.

Component 4: Progress Tracking & Periodic Reporting

Details how progress is measured and when periodic reports will be provided.

Component 5: Services and Modifications

Details special education, related services, supplementary aids, and program modifications for school personnel.

Component 6: Participation with Non-Disabled Peers

Explains the extent of non-participation in regular education classes and activities.

Component 7: Assessment Accommodations

Outlines necessary accommodations for national, regional, division, or district tests.

Component 8: Alternate Assessment Justification

Required if regular testing is bypassed, explaining why the student cannot participate and why the alternate test was chosen.

Component 9: Service Details

Outlines the start date, frequency, location, and duration of all services and modifications.