Writing Meaningful & Compliant IEPs

Join the AIU TaC team for a comprehensive professional learning series focused on developing IEPs that are both meaningful and legally compliant.

This training is designed to strengthen the skills of special educators in authentic assessment practices, data-driven decision-making, and writing Individualized Education Programs that meet the requirements of PDE and the Bureau of Special Education. Through this series, participants will build internal capacity to create IEPs that are educationally useful, legally defensible, and tailored to meet individualized student needs.

Target Audience: Special education teachers

Act 48 Hours:

• 5.5 Act 48 hours per session, for a total of 11 Act 48 hours
• Participants MUST attend all sessions, no partial Act 48 will be awarded

Cost: There is no cost to attend this training series

Registration Priority: Educators who work for LEAs in the AIU3 region will have priority registration

This session is designed for all participants and will provide an in-depth look at developing clear, data-driven Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs). Participants will learn how to write meaningful present levels that serve as the foundation for compliant, individualized, and student-centered IEPs.

Date: January 26, 2027

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: IMS Room, AIU 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

In this session, participants will be divided into Elementary and Secondary groups to allow for targeted discussion and application. Each group will focus on the remaining components of the IEP, emphasizing practical strategies to ensure compliance, relevance, and alignment with student needs.

Date: February 4, 2027

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: AIU 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

• Flexible Instruction Room - elementary-level participants
• IMS Room - secondary-level participants

Registration Questions:

Karen Duncan, Administrative Support

karen.duncan@aiu3.net

Training Content Questions:

Dr. Crystal Vogtsberger, Training and Consultation Coordinator

crystal.vogtsberger@aiu3.net

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event.