Our state has a long and proud history of ensuring that people with disabilities of all ages are provided with the support, care, and treatment they need. This has been particularly true for pre-school and school-aged children with disabilities. West Virginia has had comprehensive and effective special educational programs and services for many years.
Our state is committed to ensuring that children with disabilities are able to be active, productive citizens, life-long learners, and productive workers. Parents, children, school, and community professionals all must work together to realize this goal.
At the core of this work is the Individualized Education Program (IEP), which describes a child’s strengths and needs, as well as present levels of performance. The IEP also sets forth goals and objectives that are linked to state and school standards. It describes the special educated and related services needed by a child with a disability to receive a free appropriate public education. The IEP is developed by a team that includes parents, teachers, and other professionals and is reviewed at least annually.
