IEP (Individualized Education Program)
What it means
A written education plan describing a student's current needs, goals, services, supports, and how progress will be measured. In the United States, an IEP is the legally defined program for a child eligible under IDEA. Canadian and international systems may use the same acronym under different rules.
Term details
Category: education
Regional use: us, canada, general
Last source check: July 28, 2026
Source
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