Which item is included in an IDEA IEP?

• A. Annual performance review
• B. Transportation policy
• C. Extracurricular eligibility
• D. Referral

Answer: (D)

An IDEA IEP focuses on the supports a student will receive and how progress toward defined goals will be measured and reported. The IEP is the plan that documents present levels, annual goals, related services (like accommodations and supports), participation in general education, start dates, duration, and how progress toward those goals will be monitored and communicated to families. A core part of this document is the annual review of progress toward goals—teams meet at least once a year to assess how well the student is moving toward those goals and to adjust services or goals if needed.

Referral, on the other hand, is the step that begins the evaluation process to determine eligibility for special education. It is not a component of the IEP itself, but rather a precursor to establishing eligibility and developing an IEP after that determination.